Cefn Coed Viaduct Merthyr Tydfil by BessieB
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Whilst on my tour of South Wales last week we passed this viaduct and I found it quite fascinating. I did however take this photo whilst the tour bus was driving around the corner at about 40 miles per hour - I didn't think the capture would come out at all so was quite pleased with the result.
Nicknamed the worldwide capital of iron in the early days of the industrial revolution, Merthyr Tydfil is certainly the most important town on the Welsh industrial history map. The town and its residents, many of whom worked in the iron and coal industry, have endured considerable suffering and hardship through the 20th century - not without huge revolt in this region as both Chartism in the 1830s/40s and strikes and resistance during the 1980s Miner's Strike was strong indeed. Unemployment is still well above the national average in the region, and Merthyr and the Valleys, spurred on with UNESCO World Heritage Status at Blaenafon Ironworks, are now reinventing the area.
The viaduct stands 115 feet high and was built in 1866 to carry the Brecon and Merthyr railway.
Comments (15)
Just beautiful Sue. An impressive piece of architecture! :)
Excellent well done..
It's a lovely piece of architecture, and a beautiful capture!
There is an air of strength and boldness to your capture while retaining a measure of grace in its form.
Great capture!
Great capture under difficult conditions.
Great results, I have taken many shots from a tour bus in the past with poor quality pics. A fabulous viaduct, very well done!
Beautiful image! :)
Another excellent shot... well done sue xx (taken on a tour bus..great.)
Amazing!
A wonderful capture!! Roby
An excellent view of this Viaduct... Looks like you just missed the rain.. Very good !!! 5+
Excellent capture!
One of your great pics, Susan. Wonderful snapshopt from a rolling bus, magnificent! I love this old bridge constructions. And a real steam train on it will be much greater, but.... lousy times today...
preciosa foto. que encanto tienen las construcciones antiguas.. gracias.