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Boom Town: How Merthyr Made the World

Boom Town: How Merthyr Made the World

2025•59m•Documentary
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A unique mix of natural resources, daring investment, the fierce 'Merthyr spirit', global wars and a drive to innovate all transformed this valley town from rural idyl into an industrial superpower.

Sophie Elwin-Harris · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime59m
LanguageEN
Release DateJun 17, 2025

Actors

Steffan Powell

Steffan Powell

Self - Presenter

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