What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: Thomas J. H. Richards 1919-1985 Olympic Silver Medallist trained and lived in Upper Cwmbran Recorded plaque organisation: Cwmbran Regeneration Partnership.
Thomas J. H. Richards was a Welsh athlete who won a silver medal at the 1948 London Olympics in the 400 meters, representing sporting excellence from Upper Cwmbran.
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