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Chepstow, River And Castle 1893
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Chepstow Castle was begun in 1067 by William Fitz Osbern, Lord of Breteuil. At that time Norman expansion into Wales was slow, possibly deliberately so. Norman control over England was effectively limited to the south-east of the country; there were rumours that the sons of King Harold were in contact with King Diarmait of Leinster, who was prepared to provide them with ships and troops to mount an invasion. The Conqueror himself was away in Normandy. Fitz Osbern chose his site for Chepstow Castle well. It sits on a long narrow ridge high above the Wye, its defensive capabilities to landward being enhanced by a ditch.

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A Selection of Memories from Chepstow

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 Chepstow

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Childhood Playground.
Can still see the smoke in photograph of the old council refuge tip ( just off centre l/h side top of pic..) which was at the end of the Chepstow golf club the rubbish in those days being tipped virtually onto the edge of the woods above the banks of the river Wye . The golf club itself was in front of the old mansion and stretched forward right to the clubhouse was just situated just as you came out of the woods ...see more
Chepstow, General View near Wyndcliff 1959
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Added 04 November 2019

Clog Dancing At The Two Rivers Folk Festival
I went to this folk festival for the first time this year and got some memories that I will never forget!  Exciting music and dance memories at the entertainment venues around Chepstow plus a never to be forgotten rain soaked camping experience on the Chepstow racecourse along with woeful sanitation! The dance display teams are a crucial and vital element to any folk festival. The  Two ...see more
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Added 08 July 2008

The Cottage Hospital

I hope I am not mistaken, but this building looks very much like the old Chepstow Cottage Hospital. I lived and worked at Sedbury in the 1970's and I am sure this is where we used to bring our youngsters (from SPS) to be treated.
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Grandfather
My Grandfather, Reginald Cornish, is standing in front of the car (waiting to embark) in the centre of the photo. He was County Engineer for Monmouthshire. I still live in Chepstow and the buildings to the top and left were demolished after the Severn Bridge was built directly above the slip way.
Chepstow, Disembarking from Beachley Ferry 1950
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Added 13 February 2007

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