Talywain (Welsh: Talywaun) is situated in Garndiffaith, Abersychan and Pentwyn in Torfaen in south east Wales, within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire.
The old British Coal mining (the NCB or British Coal) site was a source of income and work for many of the local settlers and attracted people from far and wide with the chance of a stable job and living.
The former British School was demolished in the 1990s and a housing association development was built on the site.
Historically home to heavy industry the village had a network of railway lines that served the local coal mines and ironworks.
The area has been in decline over the decades and is considered a dormitory suburb with very few amenities locally.