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Old Posted: Mar 21, 2009, 9:44 PM
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Bargoed: Gritty yet beautiful Welsh Valley town
Bargoed is situated in the Rhymney Valley in South Wales. The population of "Greater Bargoed" is 13,000.

The coal mine closed in the 1980s and the town declined. However, it retains some beautiful architecture and some unique independent retailers.

The town is on the brink of a council regeneration project after the opening last year of the Angel Way bypass.


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...Wales lost
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we don't often get small welsh towns on this forum... let's have more! Wales is great
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fantastic photos
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mmmm Easter delights...
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Yes please, more glorious Wales!
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what a lovely town... thanks for this taste of Wales, jeremai!
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Wow, great place.
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Very nice series. It would be great to see more of Wales.
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That Police Court is just too cute.
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very nice! wish you had more pictures, what you posted is wonderful.
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Nice little village!! I have some Welsh in me so it makes it that extra special!!
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To the Irish?


My Great-grandparents came to the US from near Cardiff (Glamorganshire) in the 19th century. I actually got to visit Wales when my US Navy ship pulled into Portsmouth and I took the train over to Cardiff. Gritty towns, but beautiful scenery. Thanks so much for this tour, hope to see more.
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