Bibliograph

The Heads of the Valleys, Geoffrey Lloyd

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The Heads of the Valleys, Geoffrey Lloyd

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Heads of the Valleys

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Geoffrey Lloyd

Summary

Take a nostalgic steam-powered journey back in time on the long-closed line from Abergavenny to Merthyr. This was one of the steepest gradients in Britain, offering spectacular views of mountains and gorges as it meandered across the wind-swept heads of the south Wales Valleys. The line was also built to capitalize on the rich coal mining and ironworks that sprang up during the Industrial Revolution, the birthplace of the railways that became famous throughout the world. Includes an essay on the history of the line and fascinating photography of its locomotives, trains and stations

Target audience

adult

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