Places to see in ( Pontyclun - UK )
Places to see in ( Pontyclun - UK )
Pontyclun is a village located in the County Borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. Like the surrounding towns, it has seen a sharp increase in its population in the last ten years as people migrate south from the South Wales Valleys, and west from the capital city of Cardiff.
Pontyclun translates from the Welsh language as 'bridge [over] the River Clun', the Clun being a tributary of the River Ely that runs through Pontyclun. A bridge crosses the Afon Clun just above its confluence with the Ely.
The village is served by Pontyclun railway station on the South Wales Main Line. It has its own local rugby club. The village falls under the remit of Pontyclun Community Council, which represents the communities of Brynsadler, Castell y Mwnws, Groes-faen, Miskin, Mwyndy, Pontyclun, Talygarn, and Ynysddu (recently added, previously Llanharan
It was the influx of workers for the iron ore and coal mining industries, together with the coming of the South Wales Railway (in 1851) that changed Pontyclun from a 20-acre (8.1 ha) farm with just four to five households into a burgeoning Victorian industrial town. The Coedcae Colliery (first listed in 1856) and the Bute iron ore mine (which opened in October 1852) caused the population growth. By 1871, the census returns record an influx of Cornish miners who had suffered from the collapse of the copper mining industry in Cornwall. By 1870 the industries of the area had been expanded by the coming of the Ely Tin Plate Works, The Pipe Works and The Steam Joinery Company.
Pontyclun has both a football and rugby union team. Pontyclun Football Club were formed in 1896 and joined the Football Association of Wales in 1922. Pontyclun Rugby Football Club (otherwise known as the Pontyclun Badgers), were formed in 1886 and joined the Welsh Rugby Union in 1887. Pontyclun has produced at least one Welsh international, Tommy Rees who later played rugby league for Great Britain, and Oldham.
Bethel Baptist Chapel was built circa 1876. Bethel relocated to Bethel Baptist Church Centre on Heol Miskin in 1993. Cwrt Bethel is on the site of the old chapel. St Paul's church, Pontyclun was erected in 1895 as a district church within the parish of Llantrisant. In 1924, the new parish of Pontyclun and Talygarn was constituted from the parish of Llantrisant. Bethel Baptist Church, Hope Presbyterian Church and St Paul's Church are still active places of worship.
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Visit Wales - The DON'Ts of Visiting Wales
There are a lot of great things to do in Wales, from the hiking to the coast to learning about the culture, however there are a few things that tourists should know before they visit Wales, so they don't get in to any predicaments. These are the Don'ts of Visiting Wales. Looking at what not to wear, to what not to bring, to what not to do this will help any visitor to Snowdonia, to Pembrokeshire, to Brecon, to Cardiff and more.
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10 Worst Towns to Live in Wales
What are the worst towns to live in Wales? We don’t want to make it boring. Otherwise, we would have listed all the towns in Wales in the order of how they are considered good. Even if we could do that, some people may view such a listing as conjectural. Towns considered good by a reviewer may be seen as bad by another. But then, for the sake of this production, let’s assume that all the towns in Wales are good. But they can’t all be equally good. If some had higher degrees of goodness, yes, they are better. And if some towns are better than others, the logic follows that some are worse. On that positive note, let’s discuss the 10 worst towns to live in Wales.
10. Ebbw Vale
Ebbw Vale, the town at the head of the valley which is formed by the Ebbw Fawr tributary of the Ebbw River is the largest town in Blaenau Gwent county borough. Its direct access to the A465 Heads of the Valleys trunk road doesn’t make it a good place to live in Wales. The town bordering the Brecon Beacons National Park Ebbw Vale isn’t economically viable with the second-lowest mean salary in Britain. In fact, for the people to survive, 5 food banks are operating in the community. This has also affected the town educationally. This is indicated by its having the worst GCSE results in Wales. Meanwhile, Ebbw Vale is the town with the cheapest home price in England and Wales as no one would be willing to buy a home in a place very bad to live in.
9. Pontypool
As we think about Pontypool, we’re filled with the emotion of love for the residents of the people. No, this doesn’t mean we love to live among them or envy their situation. We only salute their resilience that makes them remain in a town without no places to visit, no nightlife, no restaurants and bars, and with zero social life. This administrative center of the county borough of Torfaen has nothing like a sense of community. Ironically, there’s no privacy in this town as almost everyone will notice your presence or absence. Your financial status is in public knowledge. Care needs to be taken in such a town to select a date if you don’t want to have an incestuous amorous affair.
8. Llangefni
The case of Llangefni, the county town of Anglesey, whose name in Welsh means meaning “church on the River Cefni,” is pathetic. The town which is home to the principal offices of the Isle of Anglesey County Council and the second largest settlement in that county has too many bad reviews. But to stay on a kinder side, we would side with those who consider it one of the worst Welsh towns to live because of the number of old people in the town. The town is actually gradually taking up the appearance of old peoples’ homes as it has a higher percentage of older people. That should tell you that the town is boring and is economically disadvantaged. The town’s unemployment rate is higher than the national average.
7. Port Talbot
What image does the name of the town, Port Talbot evoke? If you choose to turn a blind eye to the negatives, you are likely to see a town and community of the home of one of the biggest steelworks in the world. That is cute. But that economic opportunity which covers a large area of land, dominating the southeast of the town does not come without a cost for the town. The environmental pollution this has caused for the town some 13 kilometers from Swansea has made it one of the worst places to live. The town is filled with the stench from this and other dirt dominating the place.
6. Llantwit Major
Our attention is now on Llantwit Major, a community on the Bristol Channel coast. This is one of 4 towns in the Vale of Glamorgan. The community located about 7.2 kilometers from Cowbridge, 14 kilometers from Bridgend, 16 kilometers from Barry, and 24 kilometers from Cardiff has not allowed these nice locations to rub off on it. It is one of the 10 worst places in Wales on this list for anyone who cares about safety. The crime rate there is rather on the high side and this is obviously inimical a good living. We would recommend living in any other place in Wales before mentioning Llantwit Major.
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How to get the best views of Goytre Reservoir! | Walks in South Wales [Cwmwernderi]
Hidden in South Wales, lies ANOTHER beautiful, sparkling, turquoise reservoir. Goytre Reservoir walk (formally Cwmwernderi Reservoir) is nestled behind Port Talbot, near Cwmavon and with glorious views, is well worth a visit if you're nearby!
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In this video I take you around the circular walk that will give you all angles of the reservoir.
Location: SA13 2SH
00:00:32 Where we parked
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00:02:11 Which way to take at the fork
00:03:29 First view of Goytre Reservoir
00:05:11 Which path to take for the second view of Goytre Reservoir
00:06:00 The second view of Goytre Reservoir
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00:08:42 The final view of Goytre Reservoir (ground level)
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Railways a decade ago; Ffairfach, Bishton, STJ, Lancaster, Abercynon, Llanharan and Pontyclun
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Rails in Wales. Cardiff Canton shed visit 1996. See all grey 37/47/56 in workshops
In Feb 1996 I had a tour of Canton Sheds in Cardiff. This is prior to having a video camera with steady shot so appologies for some slight shake !. I didn't make a note of all the loco numbers; just pleased to be there. Next video...either Longsight open day or Landore HST M.D visit
Scooting in a British village (Pontyclun, Wales)
Scooting in a British village (Pontyclun, Wales)
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Church Village Community Route - Tonteg to Cross Inn
🚶🏼 6km one way
🚗 Traffic-free
🚲Perfect for a family walk/cycle, a run, a dog walk or a bike ride
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Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council - Information and services for resident, businesses & tourists. Online services and information on Council Tax, Planning, Rubbish Waste & Recycling, Leisure Facilities, Pest Control, Licensing and much more.
Thames Branches Day Rover. 30+ movements inc. Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Marlow Reading etc
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Two Valley Lines to clear and two Stations to film (19th June 2019)
The final part of my trip in Wales, Two Valley Lines to clear is to clear the Maesteg and Ebbw Vale Town branch lines which couldn't be done back in 2014.
Also during the day, I visit two railway stations, Bridgend and Pontypridd to do some filming, there is also a visit to Pontypridd Graig Station which a tunnel which boarded up remains.
After a day in South Wales, I heard back on the Transport for Wales Class 67 Locomotive loco haul which starts at Cardiff Central and goes to Holyhead but I only travelling as far as Hereford before heading back to Birmingham New Street on a West Midlands Railway Class 170/Class 153 combination before taking a Class 350 EMU home.
filmed 19th June 2019
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Royal Train, 2 x 67s, diverted plus Western and Medite locos 10 yrs ago.
We start at Pontsarn Crossing on the South Wales mainline between Cardiff and Bridgend. I'd gone there to record the passing of the Royal Train only to find the gates had closed with the broken down farm vehicle trapped between them on the line !
The farmer must have phoned control as the down HST to Swansea was stopped just short of the obstruction. So I had to dash to St Athan to catch the diverted train ( with a good blast on the horns ) so not a complete failure.Next shot is D1015 Western Champion at Ferryside and returns at Lougher Viaduct on Sept 24th. Finally, I'm at Newport to catch Medite 66709 on scrap units for MOD Caerwent.
A GWR service passing at 200Km/h at Didcot Parkway #train #london #railway #uk
Cardiff Central and visit to the GWR Museum, Swindon.
Freight includes GBRf, Shanks, Drax, EWS, and HST. Part 1 of our tour of the GWR Museum at Swindon on Thursday Sept.22nd 2016
Pontyclun Station 12/3/18
Join me as I explore the stations between Hereford and Newport and Cardiff and Maesteg, not the best day for filming but the line was completed and all the station completed in a reasonable time!
Newport and Cardiff Stations 1990. Class 37 in excess!
Another busy day for freight. Enjoy the memories of the various liveries, old wagons and older DMUs
At 14.50 note the old post office carriage in the platform to the south of the station
GWR Class 43 Doors Closing
| Pontypridd To Barry Sidings Countryside Park
A short out and back route from Pontypridd to Barry Sidings Country Park a hidden gem located at the foot of the Rhondda Valleys. A popular location for families and mountain bikers. Route map:
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council - Information and services for resident, businesses & tourists. Online services and information on Council Tax, Planning, Rubbish Waste & Recycling, Leisure Facilities, Pest Control, Licensing and much more.