#15 Minute Heritage Monmouth

#15 Minute Heritage - The Nelson Garden, Monmouth

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Sue Miles and Sue Amos talk about one of Monmouth's hidden gems - the Nelson Garden - a delightful place tucked away behind Monnow Street, which has fascinating links to Admiral Nelson.

The Great Narth Wall - a traditional drystone walling project in the Wye Valley AONB

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000

The team behind the 'Great Wall of The Narth' - John Dunkleman and Ernie Phillips (pictured above) - talk to Sarah Sawyer (Wye Valley AONB Community Links Officer) and Sarah Tindle (Recreation and Partnerships Officer at Natural Resources Wales) about the Sustainable Development Fund Grant.

#15 Minute Heritage - Monmouth's lost railway heritage

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Nesta Pearce remembers the age of steam in this podcast and laments the loss of the railway. There is sadness that the sweeping span of the stone railway viaduct, such a lovely feature in the landscape seen from the Trellech road, has been left to crumble. The viaduct, and the iron bridge across the Wye, are the most visible reminders of Monmouth's railway heritage. Troy Station was dismantled and re-erected at Winchcombe on the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway in the 1980s. This area is now called Troy Gardens and is covered in houses.

#15 Minute Heritage Trail Monmouth

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Enjoy the stories and memories of Monmouth's rich past as told by local people on this #15 minute heritage trail around the town. Download the accompanying trail leaflet and map and follow the stories around the town.

Howard and Stephen remember the buzz of market day and gruesome details of the slaughter houses on Priory Street, whilst Penny ponders peaceful Dixton Church’s history and why people love to sit and contemplate in the churchyard. Nesta recalls childhood freedoms living on Drybridge Street and the sense of belonging to this community, especially when bread and milk delivered were delivered by boat during the floods of1947. Hayden explores Monmouth’s links to naval history and Admiral Nelson at The Naval Temple and Sara, Martin, Hayden and Nicholas talk about lavish banquets held by the Monmouth Picnic Club at The Round House on the Kymin, a much loved local landmark which stands watch looking out over the town.