Abergavenny Chronicle

Abergavenny Chronicle
TypePrint and online
Owner(s)Tindle Newspapers Ltd.
Founder(s)Edwin Morgan
PublisherAbergavenny Chronicle Ltd. (1983–2023)[1]
EditorW. M. J. Scanlon \& George Harris (first)
Founded1871[2][3]
LanguageEnglish
HeadquartersTindle House, 13 Nevill Street, Abergavenny NP7 5AA[4]
CityAbergavenny, Monmouthshire
CountryWales, United Kingdom
Circulation1,986 (as of January to December 2023)[5]
Sister newspapersAbergavenny Chronicle and Gazette
ISSN2044-8406
Websiteabergavennychronicle.com

The Abergavenny Chronicle is a weekly local newspaper based in Abergavenny, Wales, United Kingdom. The paper is published weekly and its circulation covers the Abergavenny and the surrounding area, Crickhowell, Llantilio Pertholey, and Usk.[6]

History

The newspaper was founded in 1871, with the main content being local news. The paper's founder was Edwin Morgan. The proprietors have been:[6]

  • c.1906–1965: M. Morgan and Company
  • 1965–1983: Berrows Newspapers Ltd
  • 1983–2000: Tindle Newspapers[7]

The newspaper's first two editors were W. M. J. Scanlon and George Harris.[6]

Associated with the newspaper is the Abergavenny Chronicle and Gazette.[8] The paper appears every Thursday.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Abergavenny Chronicle Limited". GOV.UK. UK: Companies House. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  2. ^ Abergavenny Chronicle, UK, retrieved 27 October 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive
  3. ^ "Abergavenny Chronicle", findmypast.co.uk, UK, retrieved 27 October 2024
  4. ^ "AbergavennyChronicle", Facebook, retrieved 27 October 2024
  5. ^ "Abergavenny Chronicle". abc.org.uk. UK: ABC. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  6. ^ a b c "Abergavenny Chronicle". Welsh Newspapers. Wales: The National Library of Wales. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  7. ^ "The Abergavenny Chronicle". Tindle Newspapers. 29 December 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Abergavenny Chronicle". Papers Direct. UK. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
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