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Blaina
Blaina is a small town, situated deep within the South Wales Valleys between Brynmawr and Abertillery.
In 1832 Blaina Band supported by Brown's Ironworks became the first all-brass band in the world.
Beynon Colliery, Blaina's last coal mine sunk in 1924, was the last conventional pit to be sunk in the South Wales Coalfield.
Famous people from Blaina
- Parry Jones (Gwynn Parry Jones), Opera singer
- Mostyn Thomas, Opera singer
- Arthur Fear, Opera singer
- Frank Richards (Francis Philip Woodruff), Author
- David Watkins, Welsh rugby international
- Mike Ruddock, Welsh rugby coach
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