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Where in Aber?

Janet Sutton from Aberystwyth is reviving a family tradition. Every month, she's sending us an unidentified picture of the town - for you to guess where it is.

Janet borrowed the idea for this pictorial quiz came from her uncle, the celebarated local artist Hywel Harries. Back in the 1950s, he used to send a photo of an Aberystwyth building to his local weekly newspaper the 'Cambrian News', to see how well readers knew their town's architecture.

Click on the links below for the latest puzzle or take a look at pictures from previous months (don't scroll down if you don't want to see the answer!).

  • More of Janet's pictures of Aber...



  • Hywel Harries

    Profile of Aber artist, Hywel Harries, the inspiration behind this competition

    March 2005

    Any ideas as to the whereabouts of these 'regal' rooftops?

    April 2005

    Do these bijou residences stand out?

    May 2005

    Where is the room with a view from this stunning window?

    June 2005

    Some striking stone masonry may jog your memory here.

    July 2005

    Is this date of any significance to this building?

    August 2005

    Any clues as to the whereabouts of this red door?

    September 2005

    Do these blue doors ring any bells?

    October 2005

    Where can you find this window on the world?

    November 2005

    Where are these distinctive yellow stairs to be found?

    December 2005

    Do these bones rattle any memories?

    January 2006

    What's through the square window?

    February 2006

    Where's this little chimney to be found?

    March 2006

    To where does this stairway lead?

    April 2006

    Where's this lucky adornment to be found?

    May 2006

    Cast your eyes down to see if you recognise this photo taken by Janet.

    June 2006

    Do you remember where you may have seen this distinctive round window?

    July 2006

    There are lots of different dragons around the town but where can this one be seen?

    August 2006

    Where would you find this window with a back drop of brilliant blue?

    September 2006

    Where in Aber can you find this ring on a wall?

    October 2006

    Where in Aber can you find this chain on a wall?

    November 2006

    Where in Aberystwyth is this clock?

    December 2006

    Any idea where this hook is hanging?

    April 2007

    Peer closely to see if you recognise this plaque?

    have your say

    If you'd like to send in an unidentified photo of a building in your town or village, please email us at wales.mid@bbc.co.uk.




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