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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:
The whole annual produce of the land and labour of every country...naturally divides itself into three parts; the rent of the land, the wages of labour, and the profits of stock - Adam Smith
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On this day:
The Bangorian Controversy - 1717, Poll Tax Riots - 1990, Teletubbies First Broadcast - 1997
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