Nye Bevan probably needs no introduction.Hint; you might find that tuning the brightness on your monitor helps you see these pictures at their best. Don't forget to return it to your normal setting later!
You can see larger versions of the pictures (some are not yet available) by following the link on the thumbnail.
Caerphilly County Borough Council came into being in May 1997 when the Welsh Counties and district councils were changed into 'Unitary Authorities'. Caerphilly CBC is basically the area previously covered by the Rhymney Valley District Council which was in Mid Glamorgan and another council, the name of which I've forgotten, in Gwent.
Most of the photographs here are of Caerphilly town itself, but I intend to venture further afield when time and cash permit. In the meantime, enjoy.
Nye Bevan probably needs no introduction.
The craze for public art isn't confined to Cardiff Bay.
Where I was, eventually, born.
New Tredegar is where some of my ancestors lived.
Caerphilly's memorial to Diana, Princess of Wales.
One of the landmarks of Caerphilly, St Martin's church.
The Caerphilly Visitors Centre is an odd-looking building.
The Twyn School where my mother was first educated.
The Twyn Community Centre: an old chapel, ruined with a stupid hat.
Van Mansion before it was whitewashed.