TWO of Torfaen's best loved landmarks were open to the public on Monday and South Wales Argus Camera Club member Ian Agland was one of those who went to have a look.

The Folly and Shell Grotto threw open their doors after renovation work, including windows and the staircase at the Folly and roof repairs at the grotto.

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Work was still being carried out to make the Shell Grotto look at its best

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 Shells of all sizes adorn the walls inside the grotto

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Imagine the work which went into creating the interior of the Shell Grotto in Pontypool...

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Another close-up of the inside of the Shell Grotto

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Part of the ceiling inside the Shell Grotto in Pontypool

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The Shell Grotto on the recent open day

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What awaits you when you climb the stairs to the roof of the Folly

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One feature from the top of the Folly

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It’s not often people get the chance to climb to the top of the Folly in Pontypool

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The newly renovated stairs at the Folly

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 The Folly open day proved popular with people eager to climb it and enjoy the views