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1984 - The Great Coal Strike

A week by week account of the Miners' Strike, chronicling the events as they unfold. Supplemented with black-and-white photographs and a foreword by Paul Murphy MP.
McCarthy, Hedley; ISBN 9780956254306; £8.99

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Local History of Gwent
(including Abersychan, Blaenavon, Pontypool, Cwmbran & Surrounding Villages)

The third edition of "The Local Register on the Chronology of Pontypool and The Neighbourhood" was published in August 1871, and was reprinted from the Pontypool Free Press by David Walkinshaw. There must be few of these books in existence at present and it is felt that this small publication contains important historical events and would be of great general interest, especially to the inhabitants of the area, and would be a great loss should these records be lost. Having recognised the importance of retaining these records, the book as been transcribed and in doing so the additions and corrections referred to by David Walkinshaw in the preface have been embodied into their proper places. David Walkinshaw in writing the preface offers his thanks to those who assisted in the production of the Register, especially a "Lady of rank and of high literary distinction, to whom he is not at liberty to refer." In examining these additions and amendments in detail, it is thought from their content that the Lady in question must be Lady Llanover as the majority refers to her family or Welsh nationalism.
Transcribed by Richard G. Roynon & Tom Roberts; £14

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BNS

A long awaited book, the History of British Nylon Spinners (BNS) at Pontypool by Arthur Elliot has recently been published and is selling very quickly. The book has a superb collection of photos, both formal and informal, of the people involved with the site.
Old Bakehouse Publications; ISBN 9781905967216; £15.50

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100 Walks in Wales and the Marches

The book includes 3 walks in this area but you can also enjoy the best of the Welsh countryside with this compact, and easy-to-carry walking guide offering highlights of Wales, its regional and topographical features, plus information on footpath signing, countryside access, walking tips and safety guidelines. The 100 walks cover the area in detail, with the distance of each ranging from two to ten miles depending on the terrain.
ISBN 9780749565022; £4.99

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Poetry Mine

A new book of verse, not widely available, that has strong links to this area. Click the cover image for more information.

Jones, Geoff; Caneri Press; ISBN 9780956192103; £6

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The Bardic Chair / Y Gadair Farddol

A superb bilingual book that will appeal to both the general reader and the specialist alike.
Bebb, Richard & Williams, Sioned; ISBN 9780955377334; £25

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A Corris Celebration

The history of the Corris line restoration project. This title concentrates on the rebuilding of the railway since 1966. After its closure in 1948, the Corris lay dormant for almost two decades. The pioneer preservationists faced a monumental task and this book is a fascinating account of the restoration project, illustrated with photographs from the archives.
Gwyn Briwnant Jones: Gwasg Gomer; ISBN 9781848510500; £9.99

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The Miners & Coal Levels of Gwent

Althought there has been much written on the pits there has been a lack of publications on the, usually much smaller, drift mines. As the only mines in the area are now of this type it is particularly good to see this new book. Bits of the last chapter will be recognised by those who watched the BBC Coal House series.
Colin Spencer, The History Press, ISBN 9780752452517, £12.99.