Merthyr tydfil

If we are going to have a blog about the history of Merthyr Tydfil, it is perhaps natural to start with how Merthyr Tydfil got its name. The story starts with the legendary 5th Century king Brychan…

There really is a lot of history in Merthyr

This is a comprehensive guide to visiting Merthyr Tydfil, located in the beautiful Brecon Beacons. I describe all the best things to do on a trip to Merthyr, including locations, prices & a downloadable map #merthyrtydfil #southwales #breconbeacons

The ghosts of Tommy Gravedigger, Billy Bricks and Dai Llewellyn seem to stalk the streets of Merthyr Tydfil when you walk them with photographer Robert Haines. Here he tells the stories behind a selection of his photographs

It closed almost six years ago but the shadow of the Hoover factory still hangs over the South Wales town

There's no place quite like it and growing up there was damn good fun. Here's why

Children playing at a school in Merthyr Tydfil, c. 1890s...

The last photo taken from my recent trip to South Wales. I almost completely missed this scene due to it being tucked away and a bit of a scramble down some very slippery rocks. But glad I risked life and limb for this one as it is currently one of my all time favourites! Camera Information 24mm | 1.6 sec | f16 | ISO 64 | Filters: Polariser

Built in 1896, the old town hall and county court was designed by Johnson, who was a local architect and who worked in Merthyr and Abergavenny.