1812 – 2012 Bicentenary Celebrations

Ringing the Bells Ringing the bells to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the joining of the Monmouthshire Canal with The Brecknock and Abergavenny Canal got off to a great start at Pontymoile Basin at 12 noon on Friday 10th February. Particular thanks go to Richard Dommett MBE for his part in organising the event and for making the framework that held the bell – it was very impressive to say … Read more

1812 – 2012 Bicentenary Celebrations – Anniversary Dinner

A special year in the history of the Mon and Brec Canal got off to a great start at a special anniversary dinner held at the Angel Hotel, Abergavenny. Why the Angel Hotel? Why this particular date? The answer lies in the minutes of the Brecknock & Abergavenny Canal Navigation: Meeting of the Committee of the Company of Proprietors of the Brecknock & Abergavenny Canal Navigation The Angel Inn, Abergavenny, … Read more