US woman visits Blaenavon to discover family ties

A US woman has made the trip to south Wales to learn about her family history.

Christine Roberts from Pennsylvania retired early from work, sold her home and bought a campervan to visit places connected with her ancestors.

She is currently in Blaenavon where, during a visit to St Peter's Church, she found information about her ancestors, Lewis Waters and Mary Brinn.

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