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The past is central to Rhondda eynon Taf's present, which is why we are proud of our museums and other places of interest. Pontypridd Museum China Works Museum Although the market town of Pontypridd is Nantgarw China Works is the only Cynon Valley Museum and Gallery not an old one, it has a rich history and remaining archaeological site of rna ny interesti ng featu res. production in the UK. Visitors can discover This charming museum and gallery is the shop, which also stocks a large range The museum is housed in the Tabernacl the fascinating history of the works, view housed on the site of the 19th century of art and architecture books, limited Chapel, which was built in 1861 to the William Billingsley's exquisite porcelain and Gadlys Ironworks on the outskirts of edition prints and local history publications. design of its minister, Edward Roberts. experience the conditions under which the Aberdare. Its 'Footprints through time' And for a refreshing drink or a freshly- Rebuilt in 1910 at the height of the town's famous porcelain was made. The museum gallery uncovers 200 years of the Cynon prepared meal, the Footprints Cafe is a prosperity, the interior has an exceptionally also recounts the importance of the Valley's social and industrial history and great place to end your visit. Glamorganshire Canal, which formed the shows how the lives of the people of the fine ceiling and art nouveau stained glass. western boundary of the site en-route from valley have changed. Cynon Valley Museum and Gallery The pine woodwork came from Russia and Cyfarthfa, Merthyr Tydfil, to . Depot Rd, Gadlys, Poland, a reminder of the international The gallery has some of the best in Aberdare, CF44 8DL trade created by the coal industry. The The stable has been converted to a contemporary , craft and design 01685 886729 splendid pipe organ is still used for concerts classroom for school groups, who can view through our Space and Innerspace [email protected] today. the Pardoe pipework and examine the tools exhibition programme. There is an extensive www.cvmg.co.uk and technique of clay-pipe manufacture. range of craft and designer-led gifts, The museum also houses a Tourist The Nantgarw China Works Museum has including jewellery, glass and ceramics, in Information Centre. Open Man-Sat, 10am-5pm. won awards for its education services under the National Heritage Museum of the Year Pontypridd Museum, Award scheme and is a charming Bridge Street, Pontypridd, CF37 4PE destination for a memorable day out. 01443490748 Nantgarw China Works Museum [email protected] Nantgarw House, Tyla Gwyn, Nantgarw, CF15 7TB 01443841703

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