CAERPHILLY - The Bowls

This is a NON-PROFIT Video - to record the changes to one of the oldest pubs in Caerphilly - The Bowls, which has been pulling pints since before 1825 (and first appears on the national census as an Inn in 1841). If you enjoy this please check out my other videos - CAERPHILLY - Past & Present, and, CAERPHILLY - The Miners Hospital.
B/W photos taken from -
Caerphilly in Old Picture postcards by H.P. Richards (1984).
Caerphilly in Old Picture postcards, Vol. 2 by John Williams & Michael Thomas (1999).
Around Caerphilly by Simon Eckley & Caerphilly Local History Society (1995).
2010 colour photo & interior photo by Chuck Foster.
BBC's Dr Who 'Vampires of Venice' clip taken from existing TH-cam clip
Music by -
Vertigo Flo - Evergreen.
Glen Joe Davies - Stolen Golden.
All other videos and photos are my own.

[@Jonners97]

Rod, absolute magic. Reminds me of another pub a long way away. This is from a guilty can drinker. See you in the drinks aisle for a trip down memory lane!

[@Aphywel]

Thanks for the comment buddy - glad you enjoyed the vid & song!

[@user-by7yt9bu4r]

Absolutely superb mate, love that first song too the guitar riff is stunning

[@Loverboy19691]

Very interesting video indeed, especially the scene with Doctor who, I met Matt Smith in Brecon recently when they were filming it at the M.O.D for the Christmas special this year, look out for the Doctor with a walking stick and talking to a wooden Cyberman!, you won't read that anywhere else! I didn't know it was filmed here. I've passed this pub when going to the showcase cinema. One of the oldest buildings in Bargoed is the R.A.F.A club, going back the 17th century, rumored to be haunted!

[@keltthomas6087]

Im from aber I moved away 10 years ago I cant belive thay pulled that old place down had a load of good nights in there sad to see the place gone . Dam tesco

[@Aphywel]

Thanks for commenting Andrew - so pleased you enjoyed!

[@74lisaevans]

I had no idea it was no longer a pub! Not impressed that it's now a Tesco :-( Had many a good night at The Bowls,not so many in Tesco. Shame, Great vid though. Da Iawn!

[@yourmum101ful]

its a bloody tescos now.

[@drops3302]

Might be six years late bit big up penyrheol

[@Aphywel]

Yes, another pub gone! No good nights in Tesco? You haven't lived haha! Thanks for the comment