Caerleon, Gloucester Court 1968
Photo ref: C4040
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More about this scene

The fact that this town has a Roman amphitheatre and a long history perhaps suggests why the new development seen here has been given the name Gloucester Court. Its name refers to the influence of the Earl of Gloucester, Lord of Caerleon. Typical of this type of development, a parade of useful shops is included for the convenience of the new residents. While these were a thoughtful, addition, they did not always compensate for the anonymity that such new housing schemes brought.

A Selection of Memories from Caerleon

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Caerleon

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Our family moved to Brook Cottage, Llandegveth, in about 1945 when Dad went to work for Mr Joe Shepherd at Ty Capten Farm, and my three brothers, Arthur, David Noel and I would catch the canvas covered charabanc (bus) to Caerleon school. The Headmaster was Mr Lovatt and the bus belonged to Mark Howells Ltd of Caerleon. Noel and I, being the youngest were in the infants and the worrying ...see more
This picture of Ashwell Ref 32643 (Caerleon Old Village) is of 'The Vines'. My grandparents David Charles and Winifred Ethel Jenkins lived there during the 1940's/50's. I myself was born at 1A Ashwell Villas (not built when this 'photo was taken). I attended Caerleon Endowed from 1946 until 1954 when we moved to Gloucestershire. I spent many happy years in the village and had many friends with whom I have sadly ...see more