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  • For the early part of the 20th century, Abertillery was one of the largest shopping venues in Monmouthshire. In 1929, this fact was celebrated with the inauguration of an annual shopping week in which windows were dressed and prizes awarded for the best displays. Shopping Week was also accompanied by a carnival and races.
Chemist shop window during Shopping Week, Abertillery, 1930s
Extracts from a chemist's prescription book, Swansea, 1877-8: page 1 [image 1 of 4]
  • These drawers were once used to store the various medicines at the chemist's shop in Llanberis. They are now on display at the Quarry Hospital.
Dispensary drawers from chemist in Llanberis, early 20th century