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...Industrial Heritage & Hardship
Blaenavon’s landscape is a living, breathing reminder of the time when Welsh coal and iron powered the world’s industries. It is from here that Alexander Cordell (1914-1997) took his inspiration for his best-selling novel Rape of the Fair Country, the first in his series of novels portraying the turbulent history of early industrial Wales and working class struggles. Blaenavon has recently enjoyed a revitalisation, and investment in its heritage culminated in its recognition as a World Heritage Site in 2000. Visit the Big Pit National Coal Museum and Blaenavon Ironworks to discover more. Cordell is buried in Llanfoist. Follow the steep road up to Llanfoist Wharf, and climb the steps up to the canal towpath. Alongside the Grade II listed Llanfoist Wharf Boathouse are three properties which can be hired as holiday accommodation. From here you can walk along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, where narrowboats are hired for holidays from Beacon Park Boats.
Llanfoist Wharf
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- Region : South East Wales
- Grid Ref : SO 28457 13034
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Blaenavon’s landscape is a living, breathing reminder of the time when Welsh coal and iron powered the world’s industries. It is from here that Alexander Cordell (1914-1997) took his inspiration for his best-selling novel Rape of the Fair Country, the first in his series of novels portraying the turbulent history of early industrial Wales and working class struggles. Blaenavon has recently enjoyed a revitalisation, and investment in its heritage culminated in its recognition as a World Heritage Site in 2000. Visit the Big Pit National Coal Museum and Blaenavon Ironworks to discover more. Cordell is buried in Llanfoist. Follow the steep road up to Llanfoist Wharf, and climb the steps up to the canal towpath. Alongside the Grade II listed Llanfoist Wharf Boathouse are three properties which can be hired as holiday accommodation. From here you can walk along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, where narrowboats are hired for holidays from Beacon Park Boats.
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