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Memorial Fountain in Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil Life

Here's our guide to the town at the head of the South Wales Valleys. Learn more about Merthyr - and have Your Say about local life.


An Historic Town

Gareth Hopkins tells us about nearly two thousand years of Merthyr's history.

Hall of Fame

Sarah Thomas is on course to fulfil her dream of playing hockey at the Olympics.

Football

Follow Merthyr Tydfil FC's progress in the Southern League Premier Division.

Once Upon a Time

Robert Haines captured the characters of the village of Heolgerrig in the early 1970s.

Jimmy Wilde

Was the Mighty Atom the greatest boxer of all time?

What's On

Plan a great day or night out - and tell us about any events you've organised.

Cyfarthfa Castle

Take a look around this historic building - inside and out.

Merthyr Scenes

Take a look at some of the town's landmarks and attrations.

Murals, Life and Me

Alison Chaplin tells of her rewarding work with a community project.

Web Guide

Explore Merthyr through some of the best local sites - tell us if you've seen some others.

Railway Pioneer

How Richard Trevithick launched the railway age in Merthyr two hundred years ago.

Laura Ashley

The woman who founded the fashion empire was born in Merthyr.

Aberfan

Find out more about the disaster of 21 October 1966 and share your memories.

Money for Nothing

Hear the Merthyr-born entertainer on BBC Radio Wales.

Building On The Past

Professor Malcolm Parry takes an architectural tour of the town.

Traffic & Travel

Keep and eye on road and rail with our live updates, webcams and departure boards.

have your say

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Have your say on our messageboard.


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