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Gap Road to the Beacons - Brecon Beacons, Powys
by Martin Richard Phelan
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After an overnight at the former Brecon Youth Hostel I was heading on the Gap... (more)
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Former hydroelectric building, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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This water turbine house is situated beside the River Taff next to Pont-y-Cafnau... (more)
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Pont-y-Cafnau trackbed, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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Side view of Pont-y-Cafnau, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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Pont-y-Cafnau from the south-west, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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Merthyr Tydfil bus station
by HelenK
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Bus stations are rarely inspiring pieces of architecture. Merthyr Tydfil's... (more)
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Thomas & Davies Citroen Refurbished Showroom
by Lee
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Thomas & Davies Citroen Refurbished Showroom, Pentrebach Road, Merthyr... (more)
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River Taff, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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Looking across the River Taff with Merthyr Tydfil Council offices on the left... (more)
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Terracotta brickwork, The Old Town Hall, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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Built in 1896.
Refurbished 2012-2014.
Now renamed as REDHOUSE - Hen Neuadd Y... (more)
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The Old Town Hall, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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Built in 1896.
Home to the town’s civic functions and law courts, and was once... (more)
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Opencast coal mine, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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A glimpse of the large Ffos-y-fran opencast coal mine that is situated high... (more)
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Baldwin no 2 locomotive - Pontsticill, Powys
by Martin Richard Phelan
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Another view of Baldwin no 2 at the then northern terminus of the Brecon... (more)
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Baldwin no 2 locomotive - Pant, Mid Glamorgan
by Martin Richard Phelan
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The Brecon Mountain Railway Loco no 2 at Pant Station, to the north of Merthyr... (more)
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Bogey Road, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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A minor road down from Merthyr Common as it approaches the A4060,
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YHA Llwyn-y-celyn - Libanus, Powys
by Martin Richard Phelan
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Back to August 1981 and another solitary tour from Brecon YHA to Ystradfellte... (more)
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Trago Mills, Merthyr Tydfil
by Chris Allen
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This is a massive store and the best views are from the hill above it off the... (more)
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Trago Mills, Merthyr Tydfil
by Chris Allen
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Massive new complex in the inimitable Trago Mills' style with white render... (more)
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Cyfarthfa Ironworks, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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Founded in 1766, these works were the largest ironworks in the world at the... (more)
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Traffic Standstill Notice, Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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Part of the nearby Carfarthfa Castle Link is... ( more) |
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The view over Cyfarthfa Park Lake, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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Beyond the lake is the Taff Valley and the Cefn Coed Viaduct that was constructed in 1866.
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Cyfarthfa Park Lake, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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The lake was originally part of a network that consisted of a number of ponds... (more)
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Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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Built in just 12 months in 1824 for William Crawshay who was the local... (more)
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Roberts Lane, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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A side street off the High Street to the left of Sovereign Grace Church... (more)
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Heol-Y-Bryniau, Pant, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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Gurnos Estate, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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A view looking west on the northern edge of this large estate.
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River Taff south of Merthyr Tydfil
by David Smith
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A4054 bridge over Taff, Merthyr Tydfil
by David Smith
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River Taff and council offices, Merthyr Tydfil
by David Smith
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River Walk footbridge over Taff, Merthyr Tydfil
by David Smith
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Merthyr Tydfil railway station
by HelenK
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This station Link is a... ( more) |
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Glebeland Street, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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Market day, Merthyr Tydfil (2)
by Robin Drayton
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A traditional market with over 80 stalls is held in the High Street on Tuesdays... (more)
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Market day, Merthyr Tydfil (1)
by Robin Drayton
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A traditional market with over 80 stalls is held in the High Street on Tuesdays... (more)
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River Taff from Penry Street bridge, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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Looking upriver towards the north.
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Statue of Howard Winstone, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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A plaque states:
The Welsh Wizard
Howard Winstone MBE
World Featherweight... (more)
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Terraced housing, Williamstown, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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Early Victorian industrial workers housing.
Grade II listed.
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Former toll house, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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Situated on the Brecon Road.
Dating from 1842, it is also known as the Round House.
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Deep excavation warning sign, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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Ffos-y-fran opencast coal mine is just over the ridge... (more)
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High Street, Merthyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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Looking north along a pedestrianised section of the High Street.
High Street... (more)
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Pant Station
by HelenK
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This is the start of the Brecon Mountain railway Link with a... ( more) |
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Three Salmon Street, Methyr Tydfil
by Robin Drayton
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The nearest shop is “Lily of the Valley” florist.
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Monument to the iron and steel industry
by Chris Allen
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This is the last ingot mould cast at Dowlais and was destined for the BSC... (more)
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Former blast furnace blowing engine house - Dowlais
by Chris Allen
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This magnificently preserved industrial building is now a community project... (more)
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The road past Pant Cemetery
by HelenK
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Crosses and headstones are silhouetted on the skyline. The bus route was... (more)
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Information Board and Cyfarthfa Ironworks
by Robin Drayton
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Founded in 1766, these works were the largest ironworks in the world at the... (more)
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