Real Merthyr

by Mario Basini

From Dowlais Top and the ironworks to Pennydarren Park and the steamed pies at Basini's Caf , this guidebook is an enthralling look at one of the most important small towns in Britain--Merthyr. Mixing history, myth, and personal recollections, the commentary points out the ancient sites of a Roman fort and a Norman castle and tours the factories, slums, and charming Victorian buildings that are the legacy of the Industrial Revolution. The town's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1854114824
• ISBN13: 9781854114822
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Seren Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"