Talgarth Asylum

Messrs Giles, Gough and Trollope were responsible for its design. It follows the compact arrow layout, cost £126,000 to build and was opened in 1903. The institution like so many was designed to self-sufficient with its own water supply, electricity and sewerage. Patients were encouraged to spend their time in the workshops or the 8 … Read more

The Royal Station

Built in the late 1800’s to service the recently converted castle above the station was closed the same year that King Leapold II died. The castle above is long gone, burning down in the 1960’s yet the station does give you some idea as to how grand it must have been. The photo’s now taken … Read more

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