Summary
A family in Pontypool, Torfaen uncovered over 1,000 vintage bottles while digging in their garden. They discovered old beer bottles and medicinal jars, suggesting the area may have been used as a place to dispose of garbage before the war.
Key Facts
- A family found more than 1,000 vintage bottles in their garden in Pontypool, Torfaen.
- They discovered beer bottles and medicinal jars among the items.
- The bottles were found about a meter below the surface.
- The area might have been a rubbish tip used before the war.
- The bottles included those from local breweries and jars from Boots the Chemist.
- Some bottles still had liquids in them, requiring careful handling.
- The family decided to stop digging and planted flowers instead of vegetables due to the presence of leftover liquids.
