Merthyr Web Guide
Here's our pick of some of the most useful and entertaining websites from or about the town at the head of the South Wales Valleys. If you know a website worth including, get in touch.
Merthyr Tydfil Online
http://www.merthyrtydfilonline.co.uk
Guides and links to many aspects of the life and history of the town, including arts, sport and business.
Merthyr Tydfil Museums
http://www.merthyrmuseums.org.uk
A useful site for education groups and researchers interested in the town's heritage - with particular emphasis on Cyfartha Castle Museum, Joseph Parry's Ironworker's Cottage and Cyfartha furnaces.
Old Merthyr Tydfil
http://www.oldmerthyrtydfil.com
See how the town used to look in days gone by in a series of photographs and postcards collected by Alan George and Geoff Matsell.
Tydfil Training
http://www.tydfil.com/
If you're seeking vocational training or employment in the area, this is an important website to visit.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
http://www.merthyr.gov.uk
An online guide to local authority services, including a Citizen Centre offering quick access to information.
Brecon Beacons
http://www.breconbeacons.org
Just to the north of the town is one of Wales's three national parks. The Brecon Beacons website has information about study centres, recreational opportunities, public events plus details of park management and job vacancies.
Dowlais Male Voice Choir
http://www.merthyrmike.free-online.co.uk/dowlais.htm
One of the most famous choirs in South East Wales. The site includes details of its CDs, overseas tours, how to join, and a photogallery of almost all its members.
Johnny Owen - Welsh Warriors
http://www.johnnyowen.com
The Matchstick Man takes pride of place in this tribute to Welsh boxing heroes past and present. Jimmy Wilde, Eddie Thomas and Howard Winstone are other greats from Merthyr honoured in this hall of fame.See our own tribute to Johnny Owen
Merthyr Tydfil FC - fan site
http://www.themartyrs.com
Currently playing in the Dr Martens Premier, the Martyrs are famed for their European exploits, including a 2-1 home leg victory over Italian Serie A outfit Atalanta Bergamo in 1987.
Trevithick 2004
http://www.trevithick2004.co.uk
Celebrating the bicentenary of a historic moment of the Industrial Revolution. On 21 February 1804 Richard Trevithick's locomotive became the first steam engine in the world to haul a load over rails on a nine-and-a-half mile trip from Penydarren to Abercynon. Check the site for details of special events being held to mark the anniversary.
3Gs Info
http://www.3gsinfo.co.uk
A guide to what's on in Gurnos, Galon Uchaf and Penydarren, including information about local groups and activities, local history, and regeneration work in the area.
Merthyr Tydfil Angling Association
http://www.mtaa.co.uk
Coarse fishing club with a very informative site containing information about the club's use of fishing waters, the River Taff being the most famous. You'll find instructions about fishing methods, times and expected catch.
My World of Bowls
http://www.mostyn.davies.btinternet.co.uk
Run by former Welsh indoor bowls competition secretary Mostyn Davies. You'll find news, photos and results about a range of tournaments, including his local indoor bowls club in Merthyr Tydfil and the annual West End Open.Read Mostyn's article about bowls
Merthyr Stories
http://www.merthyrstories.org.uk
Short films made by local people, along the lines of the BBC's Digital Stories projects.
Merthyr Media Project
http://www.merthyrmedia.org.uk
Encouraging local people to seek work in the film, TV and multimedia industries.
Brecon Mountain Railway
http://www.breconmountainrailway.co.uk
Catch one of the great little trains of Wales on this popular steam railway. See the workshops at Pant station before heading into the Brecon Beacons alongside the Taf Fechan reservoir. The website gives details of special events including Easter, Halloween and Santa specials.
Abercanaid Community School
http://www.abercanaid.merthyr.sch.uk
A website produced by pupils at the school.See scenes from Petula Clark's visit to the school
Merthyr Tydfil Sailing Club
http://www.mtsc.org.uk
Based at the Pontsticill Reservoir just north of the town. New sailors are welcome - look out for an open day on July 17th.
Loops and Links
http://www.loopsandlinks.co.uk
Local walks, cycling and horse riding trails drawn up by Groundwork Merthyr and Rhondda Cynon Taff.
RM's Rock Club
http://www.rmsrockclub.co.uk
What's on at the town's venue for local and touring bands.
Merthyr Tydfil Photographic Society
http://www.merthyrphoto.fsnet.co.uk
Meeting every Friday evening at Cefn Community Centre - new members welcome.
Audio Circus
http://www.audiocircus.org.uk
Acoustic alternative folk band who were a hit at the Pontardawe Festival and are set to thrill viewers in an American TV special.Lunaspoon - the band's guide to acoustic music
G21 Records
http://www.gravell21.freeserve.co.uk
Homepages of Grav, Urban Guerillaz, Ian Antoni and other local bands & artists plus original music, mp3s and more.
Vaynor and District Agricultural Show
http://www.vaynorshow.co.uk
Annual one-day event every August, offering livestock classes, show jumping, rodeo and more.
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