Tredegar, c.1955
Photo ref:
T265034
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Although pig iron was being produced in the area in the late 18th century, it was the setting up of the Tredegar Iron Works in 1800 that gave the town prosperity, growth and its name. In 1801 the population was 619, but by 1811 it had reached 2,200. In 1850 3,000 men were employed at the works. This view overlooking the town provides a classic view of industrial Wales, with the terraced houses and industrial workings which so typified the 19th century. Just a few years after this picture was taken only waste tips were to be seen. In common with many similar communities, the people of Tredegar lost their livelihoods when the industries on which they depended were closed down.
An extract from Monmouthshire Photographic Memories.
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