Sunday, 10 June 2012
Friday, 25 May 2012
The Old Bridge
When William Edwards completed his bridge in 1756 it soon became famous, both because of the story of its construction and the unprecedented length of its span.Comparisons were made with other stone bridges, and Edwards's bridge with its 140 feet arch became famous as the first in Europe to exceed the span of the Rialto in Venice.
The bridge attracted the attention of a new generation of landscape artists, and there are paintings, sketches and engravings by many famous artists including Richard Wilson and JMW Turner. The bridge also appears on Swansea and Nantgarw china.
William Edwards went on to build more than 10 other bridges, three of which survive, at Dolauhirion near Llandovery, Tredunnock and Usk.
His masterpiece at Pontypridd is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Ponty's Big Run For Fun
Ponty's Big Run for Fun - Sunday 10th June 2012 at 11.00am
Registration 10.30am - 10.45pm - Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd (near Cricket Pitch).
In aid of Velindre Cancer Centre.
Entrance fee £6.00.per adult £3.00 per child and £10.00 per family
For further details please contact Mrs Jan Fry on Pontypridd 01443 490740 or email jan.fry@pontypriddtowncouncil.org.uk
Registration 10.30am - 10.45pm - Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd (near Cricket Pitch).
In aid of Velindre Cancer Centre.
Entrance fee £6.00.per adult £3.00 per child and £10.00 per family
For further details please contact Mrs Jan Fry on Pontypridd 01443 490740 or email jan.fry@pontypriddtowncouncil.org.uk
Pontypridd Town Council Mayor
Councillor Gwyneth Whiles has been appointed Pontypridd Town Mayor for the year 2012/2013. Gwyneth represents the Rhydyfelin Central Ward and is a trustee and volunteer at gtfm.
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