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A poignant
statue in the Tonypandy area, in the Rhondda Valley.
A resident of that area
informs me: "The statue has been there about ten years or more and is
supposed to represent the people of the valley. It looks better now that
it has matured"
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A derelict engine shed of
the former local coal mine. Plans have been put forward that it should be
converted into a night club, or museum of vintage cars, or maybe a
supermarket. Which one will it be? |
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You don't have to go far in Wales to see
a few of these. I quite like them, but there are places where they
really don't fit in. I'm thinking north coast of Anglesey. |
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The villages here, although with a history of coal
mining, now are up against the green, green grass of home!
Lots of places to walk, cycle or fish. |
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A small monument to King Coal on the edge of Gilfach
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The villages are now clean and bright, the grime is
long gone. |
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The waters running out of this part of
the hills is iron rich and has coloured the stones of the river bed a
rich, rust colour.
Most of the remains of industry past
have disappeared, the occasional small structure remains. |
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We particularly liked this bench in Treorchy, home of
the famous male voice choir. |
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The proximity of terraced homes to the
great outdoors reminds me of my own home area of North East Lancashire. |
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The road winds up out of Treorchy into Ogmore Vale.
It's a great view from the top in all directions. |
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This was our view from our lunch time
stop at the Llangeinor Arms near Blackmill. Some good cycle trails near
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