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On this day: Monmouthshire Archive

Monmouthshire Archive

• Crystal Clear

  Chandeliers were once only for those with grand homes and large bank balances. Now they are the ultra-chic light as glamour and decadence returns to interiors. read more

• At the end of a rainbow

  Cathedral windows and ancient stone circles have always held a fascination for Nigel Cann and were the inspiration for his unique design business, Stonerainbow. read more

• Mill House

  This fine Victorian five-bedroom, former miller's residence, standing in three-and-a-half acres of mature grounds, is located on the upper slopes of Whitebrook within easy reach of Monmouth, the high calibre schools of the area and the major road networks for those needing to commute. read more

• The Old Rectory

  This elegant period, double fronted, four-bedroom property sits in an outstanding elevated position overlooking the river in this famous Wye Valley village. read more

• Book a Cook - Personal Chef Service

  Book a Cook is a unique dining service - offering you the chance to have your own personal chef. read more

• On the open road

  Jo Barnes tries out a 4x4 with a difference - and finds out that size really doesn't matter when it comes to having fun... read more

• Something for the children

  Spring seems to have finally sprung. The nights are getting longer and the weekends are now the time to fill up with fun things to do around the county. read more

• Improve your home with a conservatory

  There are many good reasons to invest in a conservatory. It will make your home bigger, fill it with light, enhance its value and make your home a more attractive proposition when you come to sell. read more

• Gone fishing

  Sweet's Fishing Tackle in Usk is a tiny shop with a huge reputation - a veritable home-from-home for all those who regularly fish for salmon and trout on the Rivers Usk and Wye. read more

• Dewi Sant

  Dewi Sant is a Grade II listed church which has been converted into a family home packed with lots of quirky features. read more

• Galloping Ahead

  A specialist company which aims to create a select group of high-quality gastro-pubs has acquired a second property in Wales. read more

• Get set for outdoor cooking

  With summer just around the corner it's time to sort out the barbeque and check out some recipes in time to head out into the garden and enjoy all that wonderful sunshine... read more

• Life in the Slow Lane

  Members of the Border Counties Vintage Club devote endless hours to restoring, driving and exhibiting old vehicles which most of us would only otherwise see in films or books or transport museums. read more

• O'Neill will be star

  Welsh tenor Dennis O'Neill will be the star attraction at the first concert in this year's Seventh Annual Wyastone Summer Series, to be held on Friday May 26. read more

• Giving fine foods a welcome

  Ty Croeso restaurant launches this month in the market town of Crickhowell at the edge of the Brecon Beacons. read more

• One man & his camera

  Robert Jones has produced countless enduring images of the Welsh landscape by making the right split-second decisions. read more

• My Monmouthshire Life

  Simon Brown is the current chair of Monmouthshire Festival Committee, and has been involved in the festival since 1998. read more

• Enjoy the good life

  Are you a 'good' visitor - one of a growing and significant number of 'conscience consumers' who choose goods and services for their environmental, political or ethical credentials? read more

• Yewberry Lane

  Here is a home which has everything any family could possibly want - including an indoor heated swimming pool, gymnasium, wine cellar and six bedrooms. read more

• Lets make some music

  For three days and nights in June pubs and gardens in the village of Raglan come alive with the sound of everything from contemporary rock to classical music. read more

On this day: Monmouthshire Archive