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The Abertillery Rubbish Destructor. In the late 19th century to the early 1900’s during the time when the population of Abertillery was rapidly increasing, the disposal of rubbish was becoming a problem. The established rubbish tips in the valley were overflowing, infested by rats and flies, often catching fire and posing serious health problems. The landowners were reluctant to sell …

Abertillery Police Stations and Court Houses. In the mid 19th century, the main police station, the County Constabulary was at Blaina. There were police officers operating in Abertillery at this time though they were not based in a station, they seemed to have been using either their own home or residing in police houses in the town. Policeman Mr Samuel …

Abertillery Isolation Hospital. The need for an isolation hospital at Abertillery was brought up as early as January 1892 after an outbreak of smallpox at Blaina in that year. Following is a Link to – Blaina and Nantyglo Isolation Hospitals. Abertillery. In July 1898 typhoid and diphtheria broke out with a few deaths reported, the patients were confined to their houses. …

Abertillery Post Offices. The First Post Office – Postmaster. The first post office at Abertillery was on the railway platform, part of the Abertillery Tin Works, adjoining what would become known as Pond House. The first sub-postmaster, sub-postmistress was Mr Edward Jones, a contractor and his wife Mrs Jane Jones, nee Hughes, Abertillery. Mr and Mrs Jones were the parents …