Local History Library - Bridgend County Borough

08/09/2026

Don't miss out on tomorrows Ogwr History Month event!

In this talk, renowned historian, author and broadcaster, Professor Kate Williams, will discuss historic queens and the challenges women faced in power. She will also highlight some of our Welsh historic heroines.
Kate Williams is a Professor of Modern History at Reading University and an expert in Royal & Constitutional Affairs.
This event is part of the Ogwr History Month, with thanks to funding from Welsh Government.
Book sales and signings are available at the end of the talk.
This event will take place at Maesteg Town Hall
Age Guidance: 7+
Tickets £5

In this talk, renowned historian, author and broadcaster, Professor Kate Williams, will discuss historic queens and the challenges women faced in power. She

07/09/2026

Here's the line up for this week of Ogwr History Month:

📆8 September 2pm : Women in the Archives: Exploring Women's History in the Collections of Glamorgan Archives with Rhian Diggins Pyle Library
📆8 September 7pm : Cofio Ann | Remembering Ann (Welsh language talk) with Sian Meinir at The Three Horse Shoe Community Pub, Cefn Cribwr Cefn Gwyrdd
📆9 September 1pm : Cinema : Patagonia [15] Y Bocs Oren Maesteg Town Hall
📆9 September 7:30pm : Queens of the past and Welsh Heroines with Prof Kate Williams Maesteg Town Hall
📆11 September 10am : Glamorgan History Walk with Graham Loveluck-Edwards in Cefn Cribwr
📆12 September 10am - 2:30pm : Ogwr Unlocked Celebrating Childhood Exhibition at The Mem Community Centre Inc Nantymoel Boys And Girls Club
📆12 September 11am : Romans In Wales with John Richards The Mem Community Centre Inc Nantymoel Boys And Girls Club
📆12 September 9am -1pm : Open Morning with the Ogmore Valley Local History Society The Mem Community Centre Inc Nantymoel Boys And Girls Club
📆12 September 10 - 11:30am : Children's History Workshop 'Toys Through Time' Pencoed Library
📆12 September 2:30 - 4pm : Children's History Workshop 'Toys Through Time' Bridgend Library
📆12 September 9am : History Walk : Llangynwyd to Margam Mountain with Llynfi valley Historical Society meet at the Old House 1147 car park
📆13 September 11am - 3pm : Open day at St. John's House Bridgend

Ogwr History Month and the Ogwr Unlocked Project has been made possible with funding from Welsh Government

To book any of our History Month events:
💻 https://awenboxoffice.com/
🖱️Local History Library - Bridgend County Borough events

05/09/2026

Here's the line up for next week of Ogwr History Month:

📆8 September 2pm : Women in the Archives: Exploring Women's History in the Collections of Glamorgan Archives with Rhian Diggins Pyle Library
📆8 September 7pm : Cofio Ann | Remembering Ann (Welsh language talk) with Sian Meinir at The Three Horse Shoe Community Pub, Cefn Cribwr Cefn Gwyrdd
📆9 September 1pm : Cinema : Patagonia [15] Y Bocs Oren Maesteg Town Hall
📆9 September 7:30pm : Queens of the past and Welsh Heroines with Prof Kate Williams Maesteg Town Hall
📆11 September 10am : Glamorgan History Walk with Graham Loveluck-Edwards in Cefn Cribwr
📆12 September 10am - 2:30pm : Ogwr Unlocked Celebrating Childhood Exhibition at The Mem Community Centre Inc Nantymoel Boys And Girls Club
📆12 September 11am : Romans In Wales with John Richards The Mem Community Centre Inc Nantymoel Boys And Girls Club
📆12 September 9am -1pm : Open Morning with the Ogmore Valley Local History Society The Mem Community Centre Inc Nantymoel Boys And Girls Club
📆12 September 10 - 11:30am : Children's History Workshop 'Toys Through Time' Pencoed Library
📆12 September 2:30 - 4pm : Children's History Workshop 'Toys Through Time' Bridgend Library
📆12 September 9am : History Walk : Llangynwyd to Margam Mountain with Llynfi valley Historical Society meet at the Old House 1147 car park
📆13 September 11am - 3pm : Open day at St. John's House Bridgend

Ogwr History Month and the Ogwr Unlocked Project has been made possible with funding from Welsh Government

To book any of our History Month events:
💻 https://awenboxoffice.com/
🖱️Local History Library - Bridgend County Borough events

04/09/2026

Ogwr History Month is finally here, so for our we're sharing some of the historic sites from across Ogwr.

The Old Bridge (Yr Hen Bont) is a remarkable medieval landmark in Bridgend, spanning the River Ogmore with its distinctive twin stone arches. Built around 1425 by an unknown craftsman, it has served the community for over six centuries. Carefully repaired and restored over the years, the bridge is now protected as both a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade II* listed structure, preserving an important link to Bridgend's rich historic heritage.

The Ogwr Unlocked project and Ogwr History Months is made possible thanks to funding from Welsh Government.

You can read about Ogwr History Month and download a programme here:
https://awenboxoffice.com/ogwr-history-month-returns-this-september-with-talks-walks-exhibitions-and-open-days-across-bridgend-county-borough/

If you would like to share your photos, view any of our books and resources, or to volunteer for any of our projects, please feel free to reach out to us by email or phone, and check our website for opening hours.

📧 [email protected]
📞 01656 733269, option 4
🖥 https://awenboxoffice.com/libraries/local-history-library/

04/09/2026

Due to circumstances out of our control, our Iron Dream walk scheduled to take place at Bedford Park tomorrow, Saturday 5th September, has been cancelled.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

04/09/2026

Don't miss out on tomorrows Ogwr History Month event!

Ian Mortimer, historian and best-selling author of ‘The Time Traveller’s Guide to Medieval England’, presents an illustrated talk based on the themes of his book ‘Medieval Horizons’.
Find out how medieval people’s lives and understanding of the world were utterly transformed between 1000 and 1600.
This free ticketed event is part of the Ogwr History Month, with thanks to funding from Welsh Government.
Free tickets to be booked in advance. Book sales and signings will be available at the end of the event.

Ian Mortimer, historian and best-selling author of ‘The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England’, presents an illustrated talk based on the themes of his

02/09/2026

Don't miss out on tomorrows Ogwr History Month event!

A Brief History of Music takes in 600 years of musical history in 90 minutes! From the Middle Ages to the 20th century, this fun show features a whistle-stop tour of Western musical history, including long forgotten songs, instruments and tunes. A great evening of music, history and humour, all performed live by Sophie and Chris.
This show is part of the Ogwr History Month, with thanks to funding from Welsh Government.
Age Guidance: 5+
Tickets: £5

‘A Brief History Of Music‘ takes in 600 years of musical history in 90 minutes! Beginning in the Middle Ages and ending up in the 20th century (and

01/09/2026

This week we're sharing our Journal collection.

Did you know we have a large collection of journals and periodicals? While not all photographed here, these are a few of our favourites from the late 1800s - early 1900s.

Featured below:
South Wales Institute of Engineers Transactions
The Red Dragon
Y Drysorfa
Y Cymmrodor

If you would like to share your photos, view any of our books and resources, or to volunteer for any of our projects, please feel free to reach out to us by email or phone, and check our website for opening hours.

📧 [email protected]
📞 01656 733269, option 4
🖥 https://awenboxoffice.com/libraries/local-history-library/

01/09/2026

Don't miss out on tomorrows Ogwr History Month event!

Historian, broadcaster and best-selling author, Dr Janina Ramirez, joins us in Maesteg Town Hall for this fascinating history talk. She shares the real stories behind historical women such as Joan of Arc and Lady Godiva, and examines how medieval women’s lives were exploited and mythologised.
Tickets £5
This talk is part of the Ogwr History Month, with thanks to funding from Welsh Government.
Book sales and book signings will be available at the end of the event.

Historian, broadcaster and best-selling author, Dr Janina Ramirez, joins us in Maesteg Town Hall for this fascinating history talk. She shares the real

31/08/2026

Ogwr History Month starts tomorrow!

Here's the line up for this week:
📆1 September 11am-4pm : Ogwr Unlocked 'Celebrating Childhood' Exhibition Pencoed Library
📆2 September 1pm : Cinema : Napoleon [15] Y Bocs Oren Maesteg Town Hall
📆2 September 7:30pm : Legenda: The Women behind the myths that shaped Europe with Dr Janina Remirez Maesteg Town Hall
📆3 September 7:30pm : A Brief History of Music with Green Matthews Maesteg Town Hall
📆4 September 11am : Music in Art with Sophie Matthews Pyle Library
📆5 September 10 - 11:30 : Childrens History Workshop : Victorians Maesteg Town Hall Library
📆5 September 1 - 2:30pm : Childrens History Workshop : Victorians Aberkenfig Library
📆5 September 2pm : Iron Dream: A guided walk around Cefn Ironworks Cefn Gwyrdd
📆5 September 2:30pm : Medieval Horizons - Why the Middle Ages Matter with Ian Mortimer Y Bocs Oren Maesteg Town Hall

Ogwr History Month and the Ogwr Unlocked Project has been made possible with funding from Welsh Government

To book any of our History Month events:
💻 https://awenboxoffice.com/
🖱️Local History Library - Bridgend County Borough events