Images of Wales

Saturday, 14 February 1998
St Valentine's Day

A Further Visit to Abergavenny
Monmouthshire

Photography by John Ball - 11 February 1998
(with Agfa ePhoto307 digital camera)

Today's selection features some of the interesting shops and buildings
in the centre of Abergavenny.

Above: The 18th century Angel Hotel in Cross Street.

Above left: The premises of J. A. Francis & Son, who offer Boot and Shoe Repairs and Saddlery.
Above right: A rather sad looking old chair on display outside an antiques shop in High Street.
The notice reads, Wanted - Antiques and Interesting Old Furniture.

Above: A baker's shop (left) and green grocer's (right) in Frogmore Street.

Above: A florist's shop in Frogmore Street. The window display
features flowers and gifts for St Valentine's Day.

Above: Ty Bwyd Da café serving early lunchtime meals.
Its name translates as 'the good food house'.

Above left: The Grasshopper public house in Baker Street. The tower of Holy Trinity Church
overlooks the scene.
Above right: The offices of The Abergavenny Chronicle, a local newspaper.