Description

This framed art print of The Lion Hotel, near Gilwern, Wales forms part of the Lost Pubs collection, recording public houses and hotels that have disappeared as a result of redevelopment, infrastructure projects, or changing economic conditions.

The photograph shows The Lion Hotel as it stood before demolition, prior to the dualling of the Heads of the Valleys Road (A465). As part of the project, the former Welsh Office (now the Welsh Government) purchased the property and business under a compulsory purchase order, bringing an end to a long-standing local landmark.

Carefully presented as framed wall art, this piece offers a powerful visual reminder of how communities and landscapes change over time. It is ideal for those with personal connections to Gilwern, former patrons, local historians, and collectors of Welsh social and transport history.

A poignant and historically significant addition to the Lost Pubs series, this artwork preserves the memory of a building that once played a central role in local life.