10 Worst Towns to Live in Wales
What are the worst towns to live in Wales? We don’t want to make it boring. Otherwise, we would have listed all the towns in Wales in the order of how they are considered good. Even if we could do that, some people may view such a listing as conjectural. Towns considered good by a reviewer may be seen as bad by another. But then, for the sake of this production, let’s assume that all the towns in Wales are good. But they can’t all be equally good. If some had higher degrees of goodness, yes, they are better. And if some towns are better than others, the logic follows that some are worse. On that positive note, let’s discuss the 10 worst towns to live in Wales.
10. Ebbw Vale
Ebbw Vale, the town at the head of the valley which is formed by the Ebbw Fawr tributary of the Ebbw River is the largest town in Blaenau Gwent county borough. Its direct access to the A465 Heads of the Valleys trunk road doesn’t make it a good place to live in Wales. The town bordering the Brecon Beacons National Park Ebbw Vale isn’t economically viable with the second-lowest mean salary in Britain. In fact, for the people to survive, 5 food banks are operating in the community. This has also affected the town educationally. This is indicated by its having the worst GCSE results in Wales. Meanwhile, Ebbw Vale is the town with the cheapest home price in England and Wales as no one would be willing to buy a home in a place very bad to live in.
9. Pontypool
As we think about Pontypool, we’re filled with the emotion of love for the residents of the people. No, this doesn’t mean we love to live among them or envy their situation. We only salute their resilience that makes them remain in a town without no places to visit, no nightlife, no restaurants and bars, and with zero social life. This administrative center of the county borough of Torfaen has nothing like a sense of community. Ironically, there’s no privacy in this town as almost everyone will notice your presence or absence. Your financial status is in public knowledge. Care needs to be taken in such a town to select a date if you don’t want to have an incestuous amorous affair.
8. Llangefni
The case of Llangefni, the county town of Anglesey, whose name in Welsh means meaning “church on the River Cefni,” is pathetic. The town which is home to the principal offices of the Isle of Anglesey County Council and the second largest settlement in that county has too many bad reviews. But to stay on a kinder side, we would side with those who consider it one of the worst Welsh towns to live because of the number of old people in the town. The town is actually gradually taking up the appearance of old peoples’ homes as it has a higher percentage of older people. That should tell you that the town is boring and is economically disadvantaged. The town’s unemployment rate is higher than the national average.
7. Port Talbot
What image does the name of the town, Port Talbot evoke? If you choose to turn a blind eye to the negatives, you are likely to see a town and community of the home of one of the biggest steelworks in the world. That is cute. But that economic opportunity which covers a large area of land, dominating the southeast of the town does not come without a cost for the town. The environmental pollution this has caused for the town some 13 kilometers from Swansea has made it one of the worst places to live. The town is filled with the stench from this and other dirt dominating the place.
6. Llantwit Major
Our attention is now on Llantwit Major, a community on the Bristol Channel coast. This is one of 4 towns in the Vale of Glamorgan. The community located about 7.2 kilometers from Cowbridge, 14 kilometers from Bridgend, 16 kilometers from Barry, and 24 kilometers from Cardiff has not allowed these nice locations to rub off on it. It is one of the 10 worst places in Wales on this list for anyone who cares about safety. The crime rate there is rather on the high side and this is obviously inimical a good living. We would recommend living in any other place in Wales before mentioning Llantwit Major.
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Places to see in ( Caerphilly - UK )
Places to see in ( Caerphilly - UK )
Caerphilly is a town in South Wales, at the southern end of the Rhymney Valley. It is the largest town in Caerphilly. Historically it was in the county of Glamorgan, on the border with Monmouthshire.
Caerphilly is a commuter town for Cardiff and Newport, 7.5 miles (12 km) and 12 miles (19 km) away respectively, and is separated from the Cardiff suburbs of Lisvane and Rhiwbina by Caerphilly mountain and gives its name to Caerphilly cheese.
Caerphilly has three railway stations: Caerphilly at the southern end of the town near the shopping area, Aber in the western part of the town and Energlyn & Churchill Park railway station in the far western part of the town. All on the Rhymney Line serving Cardiff.
Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to conquer Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert and his descendants and the native Welsh rulers.
The core of Caerphilly Castle, including the castle's luxurious accommodation, was built on what became a central island, surrounding by several artificial lakes, a design Gilbert probably derived from that at Kenilworth. The dams for these lakes were further fortified, and an island to the west provided additional protection.
By 1947, when John Crichton-Stuart, the fifth marquess, inherited the castle, the Bute family had divested itself of most of its land in South Wales. John sold off the family's remaining property interests and in 1950 he gave Caerphilly Castle to the state.
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12 Most Hated Places to Live in Wales
What are the most hated places in Wales? There are surely two sides to every coin. When you see the passion with which some people admire and love their homes in Wales and name nice seaside towns, dockyards, communities, villages, and hamlets in Wales, you will be left to wonder if there can ever be anywhere hated in Wales. Yet, there are places in Wales that are also passionately derided, mocked, and treated with utmost disdain. While doing our due diligence, we discover that some hated towns in Wales are not hated absolutely, not by all. In this video, we have compiled the list of the 12 most hated places to live in Wales. Please note that many of them are also among the worst towns in Wales.
12. Cwmbran
We’re kick-starting this in Cwmbran, a town in the county borough of Torfaen. A lot of terrible things have been said about the residents and the by fellow residents and outsiders. However, the main reason we are mentioning this town is the safety concern. While it might not top in the overall crime rates, you have to look more closely to find up to three towns of its status with a higher crime rate in Wales. Thus, this town is hated, not for environmental factors, but for human factors, occasioned by the residents.
11. Colwyn Bay
Colwyn Bay, a town, community, and seaside resort in Conwy County Borough on the northern coast has expanded to the point of becoming the second-largest community and business center in the north of Wales and the 14th largest in the whole of Wales. Yet, it has little or nothing to show for that economically. It’s a drab and miserable place to live. Compounding its woes are its high crime rates. Its beach is dirty and hasn’t shown anything for the efforts to make it better; the horrendous concrete building appears as if the last time it was maintained was 1970.
10. Aberdare
We once argued against the notion that this is a town loved by criminals. Yet, we can’t turn a blind high to the high crime rate of this town in the Cynon Valley area of Rhondda Cynon Taf. As of the last check, it’s the third most dangerous small town in Mid-Glamorgan. You just need to see what we’ve discovered about this town in our video about the 12 worst places to live. If it is conveniently and justifiably listed in that ranking, we all know that no one will love to live in one of the worst places.
9. Fairbourne
Fairbourne, a tiny village nestled between Snowdonia National Park and the Irish Sea has been begging for a slot on this ranking. The place is currently facing an existential crisis, no thanks to the high risk of future flooding as a result of climate change. A while ago, Natural Resources Wales (NRW), the organization in charge of flood management in Wales, spent £6.8m on strengthening 2.9 kilometers of concrete tidal defenses so that over 400 properties in the town can be protected from storm surges and flooding, and to complete other constructions. But we’re not happy to let you know that the Gwynedd Council, in charge of this village has said since 2014 that it couldn’t maintain flood defenses of the village indefinitely. By 2054 latest, the village will no longer be livable. Who would ever love to live in such a place?
8. Denbighshire
You might want to argue against the inclusion of Denbighshire on this list if you consider some of its towns like Llangollen, a community situated on the River Dee. However, when it comes to how good and convenient a place is for living, the entire county is generally hated, except for a pocket of towns there like Llangollen and Ruthin. Reviewers have not been generally kind to this county in the northeast of Wales.
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Places to see in ( Ebbw Vale - UK )
Places to see in ( Ebbw Vale - UK )
Ebbw Vale is a town at the head of the valley formed by the Ebbw Fawr tributary of the Ebbw River in Wales. It is the largest town and the administrative centre of Blaenau Gwent county borough. The Ebbw Vale and Brynmawr conurbation has a population of roughly 33,000. It has direct access to the dualled A465 Heads of the Valleys trunk road and borders the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Y Domen Fawr is a Bronze Age burial cairn above the town and at Cefn Manmoel you can find a demarcation dyke possibly of neolithic or medieval origins. In relatively modern times the area was a quiet uplands spot in rural Monmouthshire. With only about 120 inhabitants at the end of the 18th century, Ebbw Vale and the whole area was transformed by the Industrial Revolution.
Ebbw Vale Iron Works, later to become the Ebbw Vale Steelworks, opened in 1778, followed by the opening of a number of coal mines around 1790. Rails for the Stockton and Darlington Railway were manufactured at Ebbw Vale in 1829. At its height (1930s — 40s) the steel works in Ebbw Vale was the largest in Europe, although attracting very little attention from German bombers during World War II. By the 1960s around 14,500 people were employed. The end of the century witnessed a massive collapse of the UK steel industry.
Ebbw Vale is recovering from a period of one of the highest unemployment rates in the United Kingdom, largely as a result of the decline of the mining and steel industries. There are several industrial estates with some significant manufacturing facilities. Yuasa/Ybel is a good example.
In 2003 work began on demolishing and redeveloping the steelworks site. By 2015 the site was completely changed with a new hospital, college campus, school and leisure centre. Ebbw Vale first hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1958. The Welsh language was dominant in the area until the last quarter of the 19th century and remnants of the language (Welsh hymns and pockets of Welsh being spoken in nearby Rhymney) persisted into the 1970s. The National Eisteddfod returned to Ebbw Vale in 2010.
The Ebbw Vale conurbation today runs in an almost unbroken housing street plan 3 miles or so from Beaufort in the North to Cwm in the South. There are significant areas of modern housing to the north and south of the town. Ebbw Vale sporting organisations have a long history. Rugby and cricket have flourished with the town’s Eugene Cross Park as their home. Ebbw Vale Rugby Football Club can trace its roots back to the 1890’s. Nicknamed the “Steelmen” after the area’s former industrial base they have a successful record with many players achieving international honours.
With trains serving the town from the new Ebbw Vale Parkway railway station. An extension of the line to a new northern terminus, Ebbw Vale Town, was opened on 17 May 2015. In June 2015 a new incline elevator, the Ebbw Vale Cableway, was opened.
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I Return To Pontins! - Worst Rated Holiday Park In Wales?
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50031 Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil, run round and return to Rhymney
Final part of our day out in August 1998 with 50031.We depart Cardiff Central for a good run up to Merthyr where have to leave our train as the loco has to run round for the trip down to Ponty and then take her run back to Rhymney. Final reminder, the line to Treherbert will close at the end of April 2023, so take your photos before all the changes will take place.
Cardiff, the Capital of Wales
Cardiff is the capital of Wales in the United Kingdom and is on the south coast of the country. Though it had a reputation of being an industrial city, Cardiff has changed dramatically in recent decades. It is now a lively and modern capital city, gaining popularity with tourists interested in its history and Welsh culture. It is quickly becoming one of the United Kingdom's tourism hot spots.
Summer is by far the best time to visit as the city hosts large festivals with al fresco dining and drinking becoming ever more popular due to large areas of pedestrianisation. The city centre has seen huge development over the last decade and is now considered to be one of the top ten shopping destinations in the United Kingdom. Cardiff is a very green city, having the most green space per person in the UK, and this is complimented by Bute Park which sits in the heart of the city. It has a reputation as a city of castles, having 5 different castles within its surroundings.
Cardiff is on the south coast of the south Wales plain, with a shoreline on the Bristol Channel. It lies at the mouth of three rivers: the Taff, the Ely and the Rhymney, with the Taff flowing through the city centre and all three reaching the sea at Cardiff Bay. Cardiff is quite a flat city, a characteristic that helped it become one of the world's leading ports for the transport of coal from the rugged south Wales Valleys.
In recent years Cardiff has grown in stature as a tourist destination, with recent accolades including Cardiff being voted the eighth favourite UK city by readers of the Guardian. The city was also listed as one of the top 10 destinations in the UK on the official British tourist boards website Visit Britain.
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A trip to the Welsh Valley lines Cardiff-Rhymney branch for Arriva Trains Wales Class 37 loco hauled
Class 37 37405/37408/37411 all in use. 37411 being ex-works in BR green. Filmed 28/5/05.
Caerphilly Castle - The Largest Castle In Wales
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----- Short History -----
- The Normans began pushing into Wales in the late 1060s and built castles along the way.
- The earls of Gloucester were empowered to subdue the region of Glamorgan in South Wales.
- In 1217, the de Clare family acquired the earldom and tried conquering the whole of the Glamorgan region.
- In 1263, Gilbert de Clare inherited the family lands.
- Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, a Welsh prince who controlled most of mid and north wales, was his main adversary. He had allied with the rebel barons in the civil war in England in exchange for authority over all the local magnates.
- But Gilbert allied himself with King Henry III and believed his lands in Glamorgan to be under threat.
- But the baronial revolt was crushed by 1267 and Gilbert de Clare could finally advance north into Glamorgan from his base in Cardiff.
- Caerphilly Castle began construction in 1268. It lay in a basin of the Rhymney Valley, alongside the Rhymney River and adjacent to a Roman fort.
- It is estimated to have cost £19,000 to build.
- Work began at a rapid pace, with water defences and wooden palisades to protect it and the large walls and internal buildings being built at speed.
- Llywelyn ap Gruffudd brought his forces but Henry III calmed things down through diplomatic efforts.
- But Gilbert didn’t stop building and Llywelyn eventually attacked the site and burnt it, probably destroying the temporary defences.
- Gilbert continued construction a year later which raised tensions, prompting Henry III to send two bishops to find a resolution. They took possession of the castle in 1271 and promised work would stop and negotiations would begin.
- But de Clare seized back the castle, kicked out the bishops and their soldiers and began construction again.
- Neither Llywelyn nor Henry III could intervene and Gilbert de Clare lay claim to the whole of Glamorgan.
- Additional water defences, towers and gatehouses were soon added.
- Llywelyn’s power began to fade and in 1282, Henry’s son, Edward I invaded Wales for a second time, killing Llywelyn and ending independent Welsh rule.
- But local tensions remained. Gilbert and his neighbour, the earl of Hereford argued and in 1291 the case was brought before the king, resulting in the temporary royal seizure of Caerphilly.
- And in 1294 another Welsh uprising, led by Madog ap Llywelyn began. In Glamorgan, Morgan ap Maredudd led the local uprising, having been dispossessed by de Clare in 1270, seeing his chance to regain his lands.
- He burned half the town but failed to capture the castle.
- Madog was captured in 1295 by Edward in North Wales and Gilbert managed to force Morgan to surrender.
- But by the end of 1295 Gilbert de Clare died.
- The castle passed to his son who died in 1314 which resulted in the family lands being left in the control of the Crown.
- Eventually they were defeated and King Edward II settled the inheritance of Glamorgan and Caerphilly castle on Eleanor de Clare who married Hugh le Despenser, the royal favourite.
- Hugh expanded the Great Hall and took over lands across South Wales.
- But Edward II’s wife, Isabella of France, overthrew his government in 1326. The king and Hugh had to flee west, staying at the Caerphilly Castle. But had to abandon it and £14,000 as Isabella’s forces approached.
- Eventually, Hugh would be executed, but his son would be pardoned.
- Over the years it passed through many owners until 1486, when the earl of Pembroke moved to Cardiff Castle, leaving Caerphilly to decline.
- In the 18th century, the very wealthy John Crichton-Stuart owned the castle and began repairs; buying surrounding lands and re-roofing the Great Hall in the 1870s.
- In the early 20th century more major restoration was undertook. The stonework was repaired with moulds, the Inner East gatehouse was rebuilt and several towers.
- Several decades of purchases allowed for the demolishing of local houses encroaching on the view of the castle.
- By 1950, the family sold most of its lands and gave the castle to the state.
- The lakes were re-flooded and the final restoration work was completed in the 1960s.
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Transport for Wales Class 769 Rhymney to Penarth announcement 10/03/2023
Unit number - 769008
Headcode - 2P79 1627 Rhymney/Rhymni to Penarth
Welcome aboard! We will be calling at the following principal stations: Pontlottyn/Pontlotyn (1630), Tir-Phil/Tir-phil (1635), Brithdir (1637), Bargoed/Bargod (1644), Pengam (1649), Hengoed (1653), Ystrad Mynach (1656), Llanbradach (1700), Energlyn & Churchill Park/Eneu'r-glyn a Pharc Churchill (1704), Aber (1706), Caerphilly/Caerffili (1710), Lisvane & Thornhill/Llys-faen a Draenan Pen-y-Graig (1714), Llanishen/Llanisien (1716), Heath High Level/Lefel Uchel y Mynydd Bychain (1719), Cardiff Queen Street/Caerdydd Heol y Frenhines (1727), Cardiff Central/Caerdydd Canolog (1732), Grangetown (1736), Dingle Road/Heol Dingle (1741) and Penarth (1745). Thank you.
Note - this train does not call at Gilfach Fargoed (between Bargoed and Pengam) as it has a short platform.
Transport for Wales full journey Rhymney to Penarth 10/03/2023
769008 with 2P79 1627 Rhymney/Rhymni to Penarth. At Tir-Phil, the thing I thought was a permit to travel machine is actually a defibrillator. Announcement fail at Energlyn & Churchill Park. Guard to driver signals at Brithdir (12:25), Aber (40:40), Lisvane & Thornhill (49:14) and Dingle Road (1:18:34)
Calling at/Yn galw yn: Pontlottyn/Pontlotyn (1630), Tir-Phil/Tir-phil (1635), Brithdir (1637), Bargoed/Bargod (1644), Pengam (1649), Hengoed (1653), Ystrad Mynach (1656), Llanbradach (1700), Energlyn & Churchill Park/Eneu'r-glyn a Pharc Churchill (1704), Aber (1706), Caerphilly/Caerffili (1710), Lisvane & Thornhill/Llys-faen a Draenen Pen-y-Graig (1714), Llanishen/Llanisien (1716), Heath High Level/Lefel Uchel y Mynydd Bychan (1719), Cardiff Queen Street/Caerdydd Heol y Frenhines (1727), Cardiff Central/Caerdydd Canolog (1732), Grangetown (1736), Dingle Road/Heol Dingle (1741) and Penarth (1745).
This train does not stop at Gilfach Fargoed as it is served irregularly due to how small the platform at that station is.
0:00 - Ruth Announcement while the train is still in the platform at Rhymney
0:34 - Doors closing
0:51 - Rhymney departure
3:25 - Pontlottyn arrival
3:36 - Doors closing
3:51 - Pontlottyn departure
7:32 - Tir-Phil arrival
9:21 - Doors closing
9:41 - Tir-Phil departure
12:05 - Brithdir arrival
12:14 - Doors closing
12:29 - Brithdir departure
15:52 - Bargoed arrival
17:19 - Doors closing
17:35 - Bargoed departure
18:52 - Gilfach Fargoed (not stopping)
20:48 - Pengam arrival
22:30 - Doors closing
22:48 - Pengam departure
26:03 - Hengoed arrival
26:21 - Doors closing
26:27 - Doors reopening because someone was obstructing them
26:37 - Doors closing again
26:52 - Hengoed departure
27:57 - Passing 769002 with 2R18 from Penarth to Rhymney
29:05 - Ystrad Mynach arrival
29:33 - Doors closing
29:48 - Ystrad Mynach departure
34:22 - Llanbradach arrival
34:37 - Doors closing
34:52 - Llanbradach departure
37:47 - Energlyn & Churchill Park arrival (and announcement fail)
38:04 - Doors closing
38:17 - Energlyn & Churchill Park departure
38:32 - The next stop is Caerphilly. Thank you
40:04 - Guard resets the announcements
40:13 - Aber arrival
40:27 - Doors closing
40:42 - Aber departure
41:06 - Passing 231001 with 2D60 from Cardiff Central to Bargoed
42:34 - Caerphilly arrival
43:57 - Doors closing
44:12 - Caerphilly departure
48:50 - Lisvane & Thornhill arrival
49:01 - Doors closing
49:16 - Lisvane & Thornhill departure
50:29 - Passing 231005 with 2R20 from Penarth to Rhymney
51:12 - Llanishen arrival
51:24 - Doors closing
51:39 - Llanishen departure
54:01 - Heath High Level arrival
54:16 - Doors closing
54:31 - Heath High Level departure
1:00:33 - Cardiff Queen Street arrival
1:01:04 - Doors closing
1:01:19 - Cardiff Queen Street departure
1:05:59 - Passing 769006 with 2R22 from Penarth to Rhymney
1:06:47 - Cardiff Central arrival
1:07:32 - Doors closing
1:07:52 - Cardiff Central departure
1:12:10 - Grangetown arrival
1:12:29 - Doors closing
1:12:45 - Grangetown departure
1:18:01 - Dingle Road arrival
1:18:20 - Doors closing
1:18:35 - Dingle Road departure
1:20:37 - Penarth arrival
Cardiff Walk: City Centre【4K】
Located along the south coast of Wales, and approximately 25 miles from the border to England, is the city of Cardiff, or Caerdydd in Welsh.
Geographically Cardiff is situated along the River Taff, just adjacent to the Bristol Channel. It is the capital city of Wales, although it was only until 1955 that it was acknowledged as such.
A Roman fort was established in Cardiff circa 75 AD. It stood on the site of what is now Cardiff Castle. Under Norman occupation in the late 11th century a motte and bailey castle was built, and later rebuilt in stone during the 12th century.
In 1205 Cardiff was granted a market charter by King John. During the Middle Ages it was a busy port town. In 1327 Cardiff was declared a staple port, i.e. a designated port where specific goods are exported and imported. By the 16th century most of the foreign trade came from France and the Channel Islands.
From 1801 to 1900 the population of Cardiff went from around 2,000 to over 160,000 by 1900, with city status granted by Edward VII in 1905. This population boom was brought about by multiple factors. Firstly, the Glamorgan Canal was completed in 1794. The first barge, loaded with iron, made the trip from Merthyr Tydfil, just over 20 miles northwest of Cardiff. Then, in 1839, the first dock in Cardiff, Bute West Dock, was opened by the 2nd Marquess of Bute. And two years later, in 1841, the Taff Vale Railway between Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil opened. These factors made Cardiff a key player in the Industrial Revolution and beyond. Cardiff became a major exporter of coal mined from the Cynon, Rhondda and Rhymney valleys. In addition, Cardiff became a manufacturer of steel. To this day Celsa Steel UK, the UK's largest steel reinforcement manufacturer, operate from Cardiff.
Cardiff is home to several sporting teams, including Cardiff City Football Club, Cardiff Blues (professional regional rugby union), Cardiff RFC (semi-professional national rugby union), and Glamorgan County Cricket Club. In 1999 the Millennium Stadium opened in the city centre. With a capacity of around 74,000 it hosted the final of the rugby world cup of the same year. In addition it became the substitute location for football finals between 2001 and 2006 while the new Wembley Stadium was under construction. This included FA Cup, League Cup and Football League Playoff finals. Today it is known as the Principality Stadium, and is the national stadium of Wales in both football and rugby union.
During the walk we see four statues. The first, in order of appearance is the Miner Statue. Unveiled in 1993 it serves as a tribute to the coal miners of the valleys of South Wales. The second, on the other side of Queen Street, is of Aneurin Bevan, who was the Minister of Health during the birth of the National Health Service. The third statue is of John Batchelor. Born in 1820, Batchelor moved to Cardiff in his early twenties, where he played a key role in establishing Mount Stuart Dry Dock before launching a political career. The final statue of the walk is of Judge Gwilym Williams, situated fittingly outside Cardiff Crown Court. Williams become judge of the county courts of Glamorgan from 1885 until his death in 1906.
Famous people from Cardiff include Ivor Novello, Roald Dahl, John Humphrys, Shirley Bassey, Colin Jackson, Ryan Giggs and Gareth Bale, to name just a few.
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Filmed: 21st July 2021
Link to the walk on Google Maps: (with a slight deviation on Mill Lane at Google's insistence)
Filmed on a Sony FDR-AX700 with a Zhiyun Crane 2 and a Sony ECM-XYST1M Stereo Microphone.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Queen Street
0:50 Miner Statue
0:55 Queen Street
6:20 Aneurin Bevan Statue
6:24 Queen Street
6:37 St John Street
7:25 Working Street
8:58 The Hayes
9:30 John Batchelor Statue
9:34 The Hayes
11:46 Mill Lane
13:51 St Mary Street
18:21 High Street
19:40 Cardiff Castle
20:11 Duke Street
21:14 Kingsway
23:40 Subway leading to Cardiff City Hall
24:59 Outside Cardiff Crown Court
25:17 Judge Gwilym Williams Statue
25:31 Outside Cardiff Crown Court
25:55 Cardiff City Hall
26:33 King Edward VII Avenue
26:53 Cardiff Crown Court
37s in Wales 22 years ago.Valleys,Vale line,and more
As requested this video features class 37s in the area from Fords at Bridgend, Barry Docks, Cardiff Bay, Aberthaw, St Athan, the line to Rhymney via Bargoed and Caerphilly. Date is shown on the clip
Beautiful Mountains and Valleys in Wales
Last 37 from Rhymney, plus new 667xx at Newport
6 years ago I captured 37410 at Cardiff Canton shed and her arrival on the last loco hauled train from Rhymney on Dec 11th 2006. Note the wreath on the front of the loco as she departs for the last time into Canton ? On the 22nd I was in the car park in Newport to capture the departure of 66723/24/25/26/27 in heavy rain/mist
Popular train back with smiles!
Transport for Wales were pleased to introduce a familiar old friend to their network last week, with the re-introduction of the loco-hauled Class 37 train.
The Class 37 train which was last used on the network in 2005, has been brought in to provide extra capacity on the Rhymney Valley Line, while Transport for Wales await the arrival of additional trains.
Class 37s in the Welsh Valleys in 2002
A short video of tractors on the north part of the Rhymney line.
Rails in Wales 2005 Rhymney-Cardiff, open window view, every station stop in 2005
In December 2005 I took a trip up/down to Rhymney from Cardiff behind 37419. In the days of open windows, I've captured the sound of the old 37 as she runs down to Cardiff in just over an hour stopping at all the stations on the way Enjoy the memories. Who knows it may happen again. Tape 191