| Around Pontardawe Iop: The Third Selection: Britain in Old Photographs Contributor(s): Historians, Pontardawe (Author) |
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ISBN: 0752486225 ISBN-13: 9780752486222 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $23.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - History | Social History |
| Series: Britain in Old Photographs (History Press) |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.65 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Pontardawe and its associated communities have a fascinating and invigorating history. For many, Pontardawe is the archetypal steelworks town which grew and mushroomed virtually overnight. However, coal, iron, tinplate and pottery were also renowned in the area while the Swansea Canal was the principal arterial route before the coming of the railway. Agriculture, too, remained an important component of the local economy just as it does today. Along with industry came urban development, religious building, educational provision, cultural awareness, and sporting endeavor -- each of which subjects is treated fully in this volume, which will appeal not only to those indigenous to the area, but also the many newcomers. |
