THE towns of Risca and Pontymister were known for their industrial and mining elements, with Black Vein and Risca North Collieries, a steelworks and a foundry.

Today, none of those exist anymore but the remains can still be seen. Risca itself has a bustling high street, with Caerphilly County Borough Council figures showing it as one of the top towns for footfall in the county.

Here we take a look back at what Risca and Pontymister was like over the last century.

South Wales Argus: HISTORY: An image looking over Risca which includes the old longbridge. The image is undated but is believed to have been no later than the early 1900s.

An image looking over Risca which includes the old longbridge. The image is undated but is believed to have been no later than the early 1900s.

South Wales Argus: EARLY: Risca Roundhouse on the border of Crosskeys in the early 1900s.

Risca Roundhouse on the border of Crosskeys in the early 1900s.

South Wales Argus: STREET: Risca's Tredegar Street in 1991

Risca's Tredegar Street in 1991.

South Wales Argus: Now known as The Grove, in 1986 it was The Myrtle Grove and the roof was damaged by a storm.

Now known as The Grove, in 1986 it was The Myrtle Grove and the roof was damaged by a storm.

South Wales Argus: FLOODING: The floods of December 1979 are still remembered today. Here is Commercial Street during that time.

The floods of December 1979 are still remembered today. Here is Commercial Street during that time.

South Wales Argus: SERVICE: The Post Office on Newport Road, Risca in the 1970s.

The Post Office on Newport Road, Risca in the 1970s.

South Wales Argus: PUB: The old Bridgend Inn near Risca Railway

The old Bridgend Inn near Risca Railway.

South Wales Argus: An early photograph of the old Risca railway station when it was located at the top of Tredegar Street

An early photograph of the old Risca railway station when it was located at the top of Tredegar Street.

South Wales Argus: Workers at the Staffordshire Mills in Pontymister Steelworks. It is undated and was sent in by Mr E. B Jones who's father is in the picture

Workers at the Staffordshire Mills in Pontymister Steelworks. It is undated and was sent in by Mr E. B Jones whose father is in the picture.