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The canal basin in the town of Brecon in Powys, South Wales. Here the waterway reaches its northern limit after winding through the Brecon Beacons, The canal was constructed to link Brecon with the docks at Newport, the narrow boats carrying coal, iron and limestone. A system of tramways linked the canal to the mines and quarries. It is currently navigable between Brecon and Pontymoile, with plans in place to extend this to Newport.

One of the impressive waterfalls situated on the Four Falls Trail on the outskirts of Brecon, Wales

One of the impressive waterfalls situated on the Four Falls Trail on the outskirts of Brecon, Wales

A Baldwin locomotive built in Philadelphia in 1930. This 4-6-2 tender loco weighing 47 tons was destined for South Africa where it worked hauling limestone for the Eastern Province Cement Co at Port Elizabeth. In the early 1990s it was purchased by the Brecon Mountain Railway and was restored between 1993 and 1997. It now hauls passengers on the scenic line from Pant near Merthyr Tydfil to Torpantau in the Brecon Beacons.

Brecon, Powys - Mid Wales

The valve tower next to the dam at the Pontsticill Reservoir in Powis, South Wales. Also known as the Taf Fechan Reservoir it is situated on the south side of the Brecon Beacons National Park and is within the Fforest Fawr Geopark. This gothic - styled valve house sits next to the dam and is adjacent to the bell-mouthed spillway. The lake is 2.5 miles long and covers 102 hectares - approximately 252 acres. A path leads round its shores and on the eastern side runs the Brecon Mountain Railway. Nikon D7000 Nikkor 18-200

This is a photo taken at night from Pentwyn Reservoir looking towards Pen y Fan and Corn Du. The Plough or Big Dipper is right above it.

The castle at Brecon (Aberhonddu) standing above the River Honddu close to where it flows into the River Usk. This was one of the first stone castles in Wales, built by Bernard de Neufmarche in 1093. The Welsh, however, destroyed the town in the 1100s and so a stone shell keep and outer walls were built by the early 1200s. The section in the image dates from c.1300. In 1645 Parliament captured the castle and slighted (razed) the walls to prevent future defensive use. A digital pencil drawing.

The river Afon Mellte in full flow over one of the many waterfalls within the Brecon Beacons

The castle at Brecon (Aberhonddu) in Wales, standing above the River Honddu close to where it flows into the River Usk. This was one of the first stone castles in Wales, built by Bernard de Neufmarche in 1093. The Welsh, however, destroyed the town in the 1100s and so a stone shell keep and outer walls were built by the early 1200s. The section in the image dates from c.1300. In 1645 Parliament captured the castle and slighted (razed) the walls to prevent future defensive use.

The castle at Brecon (Aberhonddu) standing above the River Honddu close to where it flows into the River Usk. This was one of the first stone castles in Wales, built by Bernard de Neufmarche in 1093. The Welsh, however, destroyed the town in the 1100s and so a stone shell keep and outer walls were built by the early 1200s. The section in the image dates from c.1300. In 1645 Parliament captured the castle and slighted the walls to prevent future defensive use. This image was captured in late December.

Looking across the River Usk as it flows through the market town of Brecon (Aberhonddu) in Powys, Wales, to the town's medieval castle. Beneath its walls the River Honddu discharges into the Usk - an ideal situation for a castle. This was one of the first stone castles in Wales, built by Bernard de Neufmarche in 1093. The Welsh, however, destroyed the town in the 1100s and so a stone shell keep and outer walls were built by the early 1200s. The section in the image dates from c.1300. Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

Bridge 166 crossing the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal as it leaves the basin in Brecon, South Wales. Dating from the early 1800s the canal was constructed to transport coal and iron to Newport. It also joined with a system of tramways linking mines and quarries to the waterway. It winds its way through the Brecon Beacons, largely following the contours of the mountains as it tracks the course of the River Usk. It is currently navigable to Pontnewydd and plans are in place to extend this.

A Baldwin locomotive built in Philadelphia in 1930. This 4-6-2 tender loco weighing 47 tons was destined for South Africa where it worked hauling limestone for the Eastern Province Cement Co at Port Elizabeth. In the early 1990s it was purchased by the Brecon Mountain Railway and was restored between 1993 and 1997. It now hauls passengers on the scenic line from Pant near Merthyr Tydfil to Torpantau in the Brecon Beacons.

A digital art image of the canal basin at Brecon in Powys, South Wales. Here the Monmouth and Brecon Canal reaches its northernmost limit after winding through the Brecon Beacons. The canal was constructed to link Brecon with the docks at Newport, the narrow boats carrying coal, iron and limestone. A system of tramways linked the canal to the mines and quarries. It is currently navigable between Brecon and Pontymoile, with plans in place to extend this to Newport.

A Baldwin Steam locomotive approaching the platform, This image has been given an impressionist oil painting finish. Built in Philadelphia in 1930. This 4-6-2 tender loco was destined for South Africa where it worked hauling limestone at Port Elizabeth. In the early 1990s it was purchased by the Brecon Mountain Railway and was restored between 1993 and 1997. It now hauls passengers on the scenic line from Pant near Merthyr Tydfil to Torpantau in the Brecon Beacons.This image has been produced in the style of an impressionist painting. Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

Walking along the towpath east out of Talybont village by the Monmouthshire, Brecon and Abergavenny Canal in Powys, South Wales. Following the contours of the Brecon Beacons, the canal was designed for the transportation of coal and iron to Newport. For this to reach the boats from the mines, a system of tramways was constructed. The canal is once again open for leisure traffic as far as Pontnewydd and plans are in place to restore the remaining stretches near Newport.

The sun rising from Pen y Fan with Cwm Sere below and Cribyn to the right in the Brecon Beacons National Park

The Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal as it makes its way to the town of Brecon. Here the waterway reaches its northern limit after winding through the Brecon Beacons, The canal was constructed to link Brecon with the docks at Newport, the narrow boats carrying coal, iron and limestone. A system of tramways linked the canal to the mines and quarries. It is currently navigable between Brecon and Pontymoile, with plans in place to extend this to Newport. This is a digital art image.

Display in a bookshop in Hay-on-Wye, Wales.

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The Old Electric Shop cafe and clothes shop in the Welsh town of Hay on Wye, Powys.

The Greengrocer shop in Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales.

Narrowboat, Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, October 2021 Date: 29th October 2021.

Book-lovers enjoying the sunshine at the annual Hay Literature Festival, Hay-on-Wye, Wales.

Talybont-on-Usk, October 2021 An abandoned railway bridge crossing the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal near the village of Talybont-on-Usk (Powys, Wales). Date: 29th October 2021.

The picturesque market town of Hay on Wye in Wales.