About Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil is a town in Wales, with a population of about 63,546, situated approximately 23 miles (37 km) north of Cardiff. At one time the largest town in Wales, Merthyr Tydfil is today the country's fourth largest urban area by population. Situated in the historic county of Glamorgan, it is the main town in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough and is administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. Both the town and the county borough are often referred to as simply 'Merthyr'.
According to legend, the town is named after Saint Tydfil, a daughter of King Brychan of Brycheiniog. According to her legend, she was slain at Merthyr by pagans around 480; the place was subsequently named Merthyr Tydfil in her honour.
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Town Hall, Merthyr Tydfil, c. 1904
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The Town Hall in Merthyr Tydfil near the beginning of the 1900s. The impressive red-brick building is now known as Redhouse, a community arts...
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High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, 1904
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The High Street has changed beyond all recognition, making it hard to say exactly where this photograph was taken, but this is my best guess....
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