Cordell Museum
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If you want to really understand how Alexander Cordell worked, then a visit to the Cordell Museum in Blaenavon is a MUST! Here you can see Cordell's desk and typewriter, as well as many other items that used to surround him in his office, and also examples of the manuscripts that he created.
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Blaenafon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum
Lion Street
Blaenavon
NP4 9RQ
Phone: 01495 790991
Facilities and grading
The museum holds a collection which tell the fascinating history of the town of Blaenavon and the people that lived here from the early days of the industrial revolution through to the modern day creation as a World Heritage Site.
The museum also has on display some personal effects of the famous writer Alexander Cordell which were acquired following his death in 1997. Cordell was one of Wale’s most prolific writers who took his inspiration for much of his writing from the people of South Wales, in particular Blaenavon. The town and the surrounding area was the setting for his most famous novel Rape of the Fair Country through which he immortalised the people who lived and worked in the area during the Industrial Revolution.
The museum also acts as a large family history archive which is an invaluable source for anyone tracing their Blaenavon ancestors. The museum holds census records, trade directories, records of Colliery Accidents and a book of remembrance of Blaenavon’s fallen heroes of the Boer war, World War One, World War Two, Korea and Northern Ireland.
Additional information
1 April – 30 September – Monday -Thursday 10.00 – 16.00 (Closed for lunch) Saturday 10.00 – 13.00.
Family friendly
Accessibility information
The entrance and displays are all on ground level - although sometimes space is a little limited as there is so much to see.
Stay in Cordell Country
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There is so much to do in Cordell Country that a day trip can easily turn into a long weekend - and to help you have a relaxing as well as an inspiring break, there are a range of accommodation providers to suit all needs. Take a look at the places to stay option as you explore the routes, or else look at the places to stay section.