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The first ironworks was opened in 1759. Others followed and by 1784 there were four large ironworks (Penydarren, Dowlais, Plymouth, Cyfarthfa) within a two mile radius of the original village. By 1801 over 8,000 people were living in Merthyr Tydfil making it the largest town in Wales. By the 1830s the Dowlais Ironworks was the largest in the world. Josiah Guest, who owned the ironworks, realised that it would be an advantage to link his ironworks with Cardiff docks. Guest joined forces with Anthony Hill, owner of another ironworks near Merthyr Tydfil, to form the Taff Vale Railway Company. Isambard Brunel, a talented engineer from Bristol, was recruited to build the railway.
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When was Merthyr Tydfil F.C. created?
Merthyr Tydfil F.C. was created in 1945.
When did Merthyr Tydfil F.C. end?
Merthyr Tydfil F.C. ended in 2010.
Where was cuthbert Taylor professional boxer from merthyr tydfil born?
cuthbert taylor was born in merthyr tydfil
When was Merthyr Tydfil - UK Parliament constituency - created?
Merthyr Tydfil - UK Parliament constituency - was created in 1950.
When did Merthyr Tydfil - UK Parliament constituency - end?
Merthyr Tydfil - UK Parliament constituency - ended in 1983.
When was Merthyr Tydfil RLFC created?
Merthyr Tydfil RLFC was created on 1907-07-15 and folded in 1911 after the failure of the Welsh League
Where are The Blackout from?
The Blackout is from the Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
What has the author Glyndwr G Jones written?
Glyndwr G Jones has written a variety of historical and genealogical books, including "The Merthyr Rising," "Merthyr Tydfil Tramroads and Their Locomotives," and "The Collieries and Coalminers of Merthyr Tydfil." He is known for his research and publications on the history of Merthyr Tydfil in Wales.
What is the nearest country to merthyr tydfil?
England is the closest
Where in Wales is the band The Blackout from?
They are from Merthyr Tydfil in Wales.
What is the distance in Wales from Brecon to Merthyr Tydfil?
The distance in Wales from Brecon to Merthyr Tydfil is 19 miles. That equals 30.5 kilometers and about 30 minutes in driving time.
What is the country code and area code of Merthyr Tydfil United Kingdom?
The country code and area code of Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom is 44, (0)1685.
