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The Shire Hall, Monmouth, c. 1850
'Merthyr Tydfil', by Penry Williams
'The Corner of Mary Street, Cilfynydd' by Richard J. Oliver, 1997
  • A distant view of the small county town of Brecon, from an extensive series of popular topographical engravings created and published by Newman & Co at 48 Watling Street, London. They were important publishers of topographical views in the 19th century. In this view from above the River Usk, the tall 16th century tower of St Mary's Church looms above the town and the Brecon Beacons and Pen y Fan dominate the scene to the south.
A view of Brecon and the River Usk, 19th century
  • Brecon as seen in the 1880s from the Castle of Brecon Hotel, close to the castle remains. The view includes the River Usk, Llanfaes Bridge, Christ College and its chapel beyond. The Brecon Beacons and Pen y Fan are shown in the distance. Engraved and published by Newman & Co at 48 Watling Street, London.
A view of Brecon from Castle Hotel, 1880s
  • A view along the River Honddu from Castle Bridge in Brecon, towards its meeting point with the River Usk. Brecknock Castle remains are shown high above the river on the right and the peak of Pen y Fan is in the distance. From a drawing by Henry Gastineau, engraved by Bond, and published in a series of topographical prints called 'Jones Views'.
A view of Brecon, 1830s