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6 Jul 2010 Blue Plaque Celebrates First Cynon Valley Colliery
Blue Plaque Celebrates First Cynon Valley Colliery
A celebrated Blue Plaque has been unveiled by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council to commemorate the first deep coal mine sunk in the Cynon Valley.
6 Jul 2010 How Does Your Garden Grow?
Answers to this question plus many more are guaranteed when horticulturist, broadcaster and author Sheena Crossley joins Rhondda Heritage Park, nr Pontypridd next month.
23 Jun 2010 Surf The County’s Heritage Trail
Surf The County’s Heritage Trail
Do you know where the oldest railway bridge can be found? Or the home of the father of cremation? Even the birthplace of a world-famous opera star and the location of a world-changing riot?
Tonypandy Riots Centenary Launches Website
12 May 2010 Tonypandy Riots Centenary Launches Website
A comprehensive new website telling the full story of the Tonypandy Riots and the ongoing plans to commemorate its centenary this year have now gone online.
30 Apr 2010 Oldest Chapel Receives Blue Plaque
Oldest Chapel Receives Blue Plaque
A Blue Plaque has been unveiled on Hen Dy Cwrdd Chapel in Trecynon in recognition of its historic place in the story of the Cynon valley.
Beating the Bounds Comes To Llantrisant
30 Apr 2010 Beating the Bounds Comes To Llantrisant
Llantrisant’s historic Beating the Bounds ceremony is gaining momentum with prize-winning choirs and bands, artists and entertainers all promising to flock to the ancient town to celebrate such a special occasion.
30 Apr 2010 Welsh Singer Prepares For Homecoming Show
Welsh Singer Prepares For Homecoming Show
Iris Williams will be making her grand homecoming concert in two weeks time to share the stage with a whole array of world-famous local performers.
Historic Blue Plaque Commemorates Tonypandy Riots Centenary
30 Apr 2010 Historic Blue Plaque Commemorates Tonypandy Riots Centenary
A Blue Plaque has been dedicated to the turbulent events surrounding the Tonypandy Riots which occurred a century ago.
1 Apr 2010 Boyce Zone
An exhibition of work inspired by the lyrics of Max Boyce’s humorous and thought provoking songs has opened at Rhondda Heritage Park Gallery.
Historic Bridge Receives Blue Plaque
1 Apr 2010 Historic Bridge Receives Blue Plaque
One of the world’s first railway bridges has received a Blue Plaque thanks to the successful heritage initiative run by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.
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