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Did you know that Monmouth has the only Norman fortified bridge remaining in Britain? Monnow Bridge across the river of the same name was finished in 1272, though the fortified tower that makes this survival unique was added in the following century.

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Famous Monmouth people:

Charles Rolls
Geoffrey of Monmouth
Henry V

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Brit Quote:
This is the first age that's ever paid much attention to the future, which is a little ironic since we may not have one - Arthur C Clarke
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On this day:
Statute of Rhuddlan - 1284, The Boston Massacre - 1770, BBC starts to broadcast in colour - 1966, Miners Strike Ends - 1985
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