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Pontypool

American

[pon-tuh-pool] / ˈpɒn təˌpul /

noun

a town in Torfaen, in SE Wales.

Pontypool British

/ ˌpɒntɪˈpuːl /

noun

an industrial town in E Wales, in Torfaen county borough: famous for lacquered ironware in the 18th century. Pop: 35 447 (2001)

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Born in Pontypool, he grew up on a Trevethin council estate and attended West Monmouth Comprehensive School.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025

While five have been handed back, GPs behind eHarley Street still manage Gelligaer Surgery, near Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly county, and Lliswerry Medical Practice in Newport, as well as in Pontypool, which serves about 17,000 patients.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

He said he went to the police after he became concerned at the lack of action by the Church in Wales and left Pontypool for Australia.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025

The 55-year-old had travelled for close to an hour from his home in Pontypool, Torfaen, for the experience.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2024

There was a good market for their produce at Pontypool, a town on the verge of the industrial district, for the colliers and the tinplate workers love to feed richly.

From Far Off Things by Machen, Arthur

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