Local History

Making history

Pre 1750 - highlights

• The Bronze Age
• The Romans
• The martyrdom of a Celtic princess
• A Medieval Castle
• Abundant raw materials: Iron ore, coal, stone, wood and water
• Ironmasters

A brief visual guide to the history of Merthyr Tydfil after 1750

Centre of enterprise

Cradle of steam power

The martyrdom of Dic Penderyn

A national transport hub

Producing coal that powered the world

Hard times

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Saved by World War II industry

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Modern industries post-war boom

Re-birth

Whats New

• 28/08/08 - Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre
• 28/08/08 - Town Centre Regeneration
• 28/08/08 - Direct Payments Scheme
• 28/08/08 - Ty Gwyn Newydd
• 28/08/08 - Day Services Transport
• 28/08/08 - Deaf People