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March 10, 2013 by Erica Hughes 29 Comments

Ebbw Vale, The General Offices<

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  1. Notmyyearoff says

    March 10, 2013 at 1:17 am

    The windows are stunning!

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  2. Kara says

    March 10, 2013 at 7:07 am

    All it needs is a bride to be sweeping down the stairs!!

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  3. Sarah says

    March 10, 2013 at 7:21 am

    Wow I love places like this. Beautiful x

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  4. Countryidyll says

    March 10, 2013 at 7:30 am

    Strange shot. Is that a skylight at the top? If so, it can’t be what’s outside because of the windows. Oer.

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  5. Verily, Victoria Vocalises says

    March 10, 2013 at 7:46 am

    Wow! I’d like a house with a staircase like that please! 🙂 x

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  6. Ellen says

    March 10, 2013 at 7:00 am

    I love the light fittings in this shot!

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  7. PhotoMummy says

    March 10, 2013 at 7:20 am

    Great capture,almost Escher-ish in a way!

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    • Erica Price says

      March 10, 2013 at 8:09 am

      I see what you mean. Have to admit I didn’t know Escher’s work, but having had a quick google I can see what you mean.

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  8. Funky Wellies says

    March 10, 2013 at 7:35 am

    Fab shot! And a beautiful place.

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  9. Kelly Wiffin says

    March 10, 2013 at 8:08 am

    Lovely staircase! I wish I could renovate this house to be more like that!

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  10. Jaime Oliver says

    March 10, 2013 at 8:51 am

    I love this stair case! where was this picture taken?

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    • Erica Price says

      March 10, 2013 at 9:01 am

      It’s in Ebbw Vale in the Welsh valleys. They’ve turned the offices of the former steelworks into offices to house various council services. I was visiting the archives with my brother on a family history mission.

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  11. Anne Wallwin says

    March 10, 2013 at 9:01 am

    great pic – makes me want to go exploring

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  12. manycoloured says

    March 10, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Oh, all that light! It’s still winter time here, dark and gloomy, I am so envious.

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  13. Beth @plasticrosaries says

    March 10, 2013 at 10:50 am

    This place is novel-worthy!

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  14. ET Speaks From Home says

    March 10, 2013 at 11:04 am

    Is this where you stay for mother’s day treat?

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    • Erica Price says

      March 10, 2013 at 5:04 pm

      It has that look doesn’t it of a plush hotel? It’s not though it’s the converted offices of a former steelworks.

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  15. Sarah says

    March 10, 2013 at 11:07 am

    Very imposing stairway and I love the lighting on it. Good pic. 🙂

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  16. Thisdayilove says

    March 10, 2013 at 11:17 am

    Love stair cases like this

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  17. Coombemill - Fiona C says

    March 10, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    Very grand and beautiful. Is it Victorian?

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    • Erica Price says

      March 10, 2013 at 5:07 pm

      Yes I think so. It’s been recently restored and looks fabulous.

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  18. Sonya Cisco says

    March 10, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    Lovely grand looking building!

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  19. Rach J says

    March 10, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Lovely shot – must be amazing in the summer!

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  20. twinstiarasandtantrums says

    March 10, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    ooo that looks posh!

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  21. pinkoddy says

    March 10, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    And I thought it was a special treat visit – stunning.

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  22. wendy says

    March 10, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    wow stunning building xx

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  23. Daily Waffle says

    March 10, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    What a stunning staircase! Love that

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  24. Rachel Hirst says

    September 1, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    If only I could have that amazing staircase! It’s Gorgeous.

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  1. Family History says:
    March 10, 2013 at 7:10 am

    […] Blaenavon and had a good catch up.  I went on to meet up with my brother and we spent some time in Gwent Archives in Ebbw Vale, which is where much of the local records are kept.  The highlight of our visit was discovering a […]

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