Abergavenny Guestbook

paul and anne marie

what a lovely place to be cannot wait to move there this year

John Williams

My grandfather emigrated to the US in the late 1800s. I have been working on my geneology. His family lived in Abergavenny and according to my aunt were the proprietors of a local inn. Unfortunately with the last name of Williams I face a monumental task of tracking my relatives down. Any ideas would be helpful.

Antonio Aggimenti

---I was hoping to obtain a little help from the people of this generous land which generated the great minds of Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle-----------------------------------------

I met Ingrid Wright,mother's name Helen(?),in Italy, 30 years ago (early 20's at the time)and I spent an unforgettable Christmas in picturesque Abergavenny)I have not seen her since....could someone help me locate her? Thanks,Antonio Aggimenti Thursday, November 04 2010 - 06:32 PM

Ken Blake

Hi all,
I live in Australia and we have a talk back radio show here with a man call John Laws and he has been playing the song, "taking a trip up to Abergavenny" and i have to come and have a look to see what it is all about and i have to say that i love the site and the pics and just may have to plan a visit there and soon. thank you

Ian Tilbury

My 2x Great-Grandfather Thomas Watkins owned a shop in Cross Street Abergavenny in the 1840's it was a paint and glass shop.
His son Simon Watkins my great grandfather came to New Zealand in 1874 and settled.

Mary Kelly

Hi there,
I am looking to trace a family who lived in Abergaveney by the name of Pipe in the early 1950'5. There was a Polly who had a sweet shop and her brother Tom who moved to London. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

paul

abergavenny is a lovely market town people are so friendly , and take the time to talk to you cannot wait till next year when we move there

OffipfripNupt

I just book marked your blog on Digg and StumbleUpon.I enjoy reading your commentaries.

Phyllis

I loved visiting Abergavenny many years ago. The Tuesday market was busstling and I lovedd the antique shop in Market Street where my friend and I were always welcome by Bill and his daughters. Oh we used to love our trips to Aber and I must mention the greyhound Vaults the food was always fres and home cooked. Don'y know if much has changed as I have not visited for many years.

K L Turner

Hi am looking for my relatives in Neath on my fathers side am am willing to book a holiday to visit the beautiful countryside and castles.

Antonio Aggimenti

I met Ingrid Wright,mother's name Helen(?)in Italy, 30 years ago (early 20's at the time)and I spent an unforgettable Christmas in picturesque Abergavenny)I have not seen her since....could someone help me locate her? Thanks,Antonio Aggimenti

Loz and Jess

We are currently in Abergavenny as we live here! Love it. Nothing to do though, apart from apreciate the architecture and swim. ABERGAVENNY FOREVER!

Les Roch

Hi to Abergavenny residents,
In response to the last contributors comments, I would like to add a few of my own. There is much more to Abergavenny than sadly the last contributor observed and indeed is aware of. On such a beautiful weekend as last weekend was, perhaps a walk in the Castle Meadows along the banks of the river Usk may have been more appropriate, or indeed a drive to the carpark and a brisk walk up to the summit of the Sugar Loaf or the Blorenge, the views are breathtaking!!!!.
I would agree that there is concern for the youth of today, but you can drive or visit any town in this country and be faced with the problems of society such as they are. Perhaps a visit to one of the other shops in the High Street would have been an idea also!!! As for the Army Careers Office in the town, well, perhaps there are some people who would argue that one of the best ways to catch the attention of the youth of today would indeed be to join the Army, what a very good idea in tackling the contributors opinion of youth culture today!!!!! I am proud to say that I was educated in Abergavenny, I joined the Royal Marines and am now a teacher, thank you Abergavenny for being a great place to live, for the education I recieved and for being one of the most beautiful places in this country.

jenny w.

Visited Abergavenny on Saturday. Sadly this is one of the most unpleasant and dullest places I have ever spent time. The town is run-down and clogged with traffic driven by rude mad people who use their horns rather than the brake and don't stop at pedestrian crossings. There was a deafening roar of motor cycle engines all afternoon.
The so-called castle is a sad unkempt ruin surrounded by ugly fencing which fails to keep out crowds of foul-mouthed local teenagers who climb over the stones and drink alcohol openly.
The 'museum' [I was the only visitor] is under the charge of a morose silent old guy who seems to have lost the will to live. The articles on display look like left-overs from a particularly pathetic jumble sale.
The hightlight of the town would seem to be Tesco.
There is a large army recruitment centre, I am sorry that the local young people have such depressing futures to look forward to.
Avoid this place, it's just horrible.

tina

thanks i found about the tranter family i know i still have family there any one know them david tranter family his brother albert tranter went to live in australia in 1990 my email is tmkcbb333333@yahoo.com.au thank you tina

kirsty

for things to do you need a swimming times

tina

hi
i am looking for anyone who knew the tranter albert j tranter marry maryann tranter they live in chaple st in the 1878 they had 4 girls 2 boys annie born 1889 gladsy queenie augie david bert there was still tranter living in adergavenny in 1980 are they still there tranter have been living there seem 1700 can anyone help my email is tmkcbb333333@yahoo.com.au
thank you adergavenny great place to vist

holly smith

Hi

i visited abergavenny and what a great little town it was! we were staying about 15mins out and went shopping which was good!
in the evening we got a taxi which was £10 - we ate at a lovely indian restaurant called 'bayleaf' reccommend !!

Les Roch

Went to KHS 1971 77. Love Abergavenny, always have. Made many friends, played loads of football, thanks to Terry Hodgins and Des Norton made the big time with Barnet , Aldershot and a brief spell at Bristol Rovers. Miss the teachers and a few special people

Vicky Harding

Living in New Zealand but still love seeing where I was brought up.Thanks

Mike Powell

Season's Greetings to all at Abergavenny, and especially old Pupils of GROFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL 1966 to 1970 [ I was Geography/Sports Master ]and also any past members of GOVILON Youth Club where I was leader at that time....happy days....does anyone recall them?!?...care to recall?

Derek Searle

I would dearly love to contact Margaret Wylie (maiden name)Who I last met in the late 1950s when she worked as a childrens nannie in North London(Dollis Hill area)If anyone can helpme I would be very grateful. dereksearle@msn.com

Bec Bradley

I spent 3 glorious weeks in Abergavenny and I miss it so! I hope to go again in 2010.

michael dunn clements

Am looking for the relatives of lillian elsie pembridge who left Abergavenny around 1922.Would like to visit.contact michael.clements47@yahoo.com.thank you.

michael keogh

i would like to here from alan morris