Monmouth Square, Cwmbran 24 April 2018
Monmouth Square with its Water(less) Gardens. Thought I’d get a few photos in before the imminent revamp of the town centre.
The buildings around Gwent and Monmouth Squares are getting a gaudy cladding makeover. Additionally, the Gwent Square bandstand and the much loved “Dai & Myfanwy” clock on the Congress Theatre is being removed, fate unknown. On Monmouth Square, the Water(less) Gardens are being removed and built over. I suspect the distincive relief cladding on the Monmouth House tower is safe.
In my opinion the Water Gardens should be restored to their former glory, forming a wonderful focal point, not filled in for the benefit of (yet another) cafe and a few market stalls.
Monmouth Square, Cwmbran 24 April 2018
Monmouth Square with its Water(less) Gardens. Thought I’d get a few photos in before the imminent revamp of the town centre.
The buildings around Gwent and Monmouth Squares are getting a gaudy cladding makeover. Additionally, the Gwent Square bandstand and the much loved “Dai & Myfanwy” clock on the Congress Theatre is being removed, fate unknown. On Monmouth Square, the Water(less) Gardens are being removed and built over. I suspect the distincive relief cladding on the Monmouth House tower is safe.
In my opinion the Water Gardens should be restored to their former glory, forming a wonderful focal point, not filled in for the benefit of (yet another) cafe and a few market stalls.