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The Valley of Llynvi, Turning the First Turf for a New Railway, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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The Valley of Llynvi, Turning the First Turf for a New Railway, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Valley of Llynvi, Turning the First Turf for a New Railway, 1858....the first turf for this new railway was turned, near two of the principal ironworks already in operation, and amidst a vast concourse of people, who all seemed to take a lively interest in the improvement thus commenced, as affording an assurance of additional employment, traffic, and prosperity...The Llynvi Valley is one of a series of picturesque valleys which intersect the hilly counties of Monmouth and Glamorgan, and open into the lower lands bounded by the Bristol Channel. The valleys are rich in iron, coal, and lime, and most of them have been largely developed by the erection of extensive ironworks and the establishment of collieries...The Valley, which is second to none...in mineral wealth, has hitherto been but partially developed, because its only means of transport has been a tramway winding along the hillsides, and worked very expensively by horses. It is now to have the great advantage of a broad-gauge locomotive railway on a low level, in connection with the adjacent valleys of Garw and Ogmore, and the South Wales line, and, consequently, with all the ports in the Bristol Channel, and, indeed, with the rest of the kingdom'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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The Valley of Llynvi - A New Era of Transportation Begins, 1858
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Llynvi Valley, as the first turf is turned for the construction of a new railway. The scene is set against the picturesque backdrop of the valley, known for its rich deposits of iron, coal, and lime. The valley, located in the hilly counties of Monmouth and Glamorgan, has long been celebrated for its mineral wealth, with several ironworks and collieries already in operation. The Valley of Llynvi, second to none in mineral riches, had been largely underdeveloped due to its limited transport options. The only means of transportation had been an expensive tramway that wound along the hillsides and was worked by horses. However, with the arrival of a broad-gauge locomotive railway, the valley was about to experience a significant transformation. The photograph shows a large crowd gathered to witness the turning of the first turf, an event that promised to bring additional employment, traffic, and prosperity to the valley. The railway was to be connected to the adjacent valleys of Garw and Ogmore, as well as the South Wales line, and ultimately, to all the ports in the Bristol Channel and beyond. This new transportation infrastructure was expected to revolutionize the way goods were transported in and out of the valley, making it more accessible and efficient for businesses and industries. The Valley of Llynvi, with its scenic beauty and abundant natural resources, was poised to become an integral part of the broader transportation network, opening up new opportunities for growth and development. This photograph serves as a testament to the power of innovation and the transformative impact of transportation infrastructure on communities and economies.
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