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County Guides for South East Wales

Our patch covers ten present day counties and two of the historic counties of Wales. Take a closer look at where you live, and share your views of local life.

Aneurin Bevan

Blaenau Gwent

Aneurin Bevan was MP in an area with a strong socialist tradition.
Gavin Henson

Bridgend

Gavin Henson is one of area's sporting heroes.
Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly

Home of the famous castle with its leaning tower.
Wales Millennium Centre

Cardiff

A guide to the Welsh capital's life, streets and landmarks.
Replica of the Penydarren locomotive

Merthyr Tydfil

Industrial history at the heads of the Valleys.
Monnow Bridge in Monmouth

Monmouthshire

Take a closer look at the gateway to Wales.
Transporter Bridge

Newport

City status gives it the chance to build on its history.
Tom Jones

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Birthplace of Tom Jones - voice of the Valleys.
Rugby mosaic in Pontypool

Torfaen

Rugby is just part of the heritage of Pontypool.
Southerndown

Vale of Glamorgan

Beaches like Southerndown are a magnet for visitors.
Map of old Glamorgan

Old Glamorgan

A short history of the largest of the old counties of Wales.
Map of old Monmouthshire

Old Monmouthshire

Wales or England - why was the county's status ever in doubt?
See also our guides to the Top Towns of South East Wales.

have your say

Want to share your views of life in South East Wales?

You can write a short guide to your town or village or send us your best local photos by email to wales.southeast@bbc.co.uk

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