Gwent Industrial Heritage

by Chris Barber

During the Industrial Revolution, the western valleys of Gwent underwent a dramatic change to become one of the most important iron producing areas in Britain, with rich deposits of iron ore, coal and limestone. This led to the construction of canals and a network of tramroads, followed by steam railways. Countless claims can be made for the many engineering projects that were undertaken in this part of Wales. These include the finest example of an...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1398108723
• ISBN13: 9781398108721
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages