Pontypool Museum - Amgueddfa Pont-y-pwl

The Dobell-Moseley Library and Archive

The Dobell-Moseley Library is run by volunteers to provide reference and research and to answer enquiries from the general public. This facility, sited within the Pontypool Museum building, contains Torfaen Museum Trust’s own archive and other resources including::

  • ephemera, articles & journals relating to the Torfaen Valley
  • documents
  • photographs, negatives and slides
  • maps and plans
  • local newspapers
  • books relating to the local area & people, or by local authors.

Researchers in the LibaryRecently the Library has also commenced a programme of collecting books, papers and journals relating to museology, as well as area guides and initiatives, video and audio tapes (including oral history recordings).

Enquiries, searches and general information can be researched by volunteers on the Blaenavon - Pontypool - Cwmbran area and the Library is also available for all researchers by appointment at the times listed below:

Library Opening Times

Tuesday 10 - 3.30pm
Thursday 10 - 3.30pm

Charges for researched enquiries and photocopying services available on request.