Blackwood and Around Through Time
“Blackwood and Around Through Time” by Ewart B. Smith, published by Amberley Publishing in 2013, offers a detailed exploration of the historical evolution of Blackwood and its surroundings. This 96-page book is presented in English and delves into the significant changes brought about by the iron and coal industry, as well as the construction of the Sirhowy Tramroad, which transformed the area from its original Welsh identity to a bustling industrial center.
Readers will find a rich examination of local history, including the role of Blackwood in the Chartist movement of the 1830s and the planning of the Newport Rising. The narrative highlights the decline of the mining industry in the twentieth century and discusses various rejuvenation efforts that have restored the region’s landscape. With a focus on historical and regional themes, this book combines photography with insightful commentary, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Great Britain and Wales.
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Looking at the local place names leaves no doubt that Blackwood and its environs were, at one time, 100 per cent Welsh. Situated within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire, now Caerphilly, the advent of the iron and coal industry at the head of the valley changed all that; but more important, perhaps, was the construction of the Sirhowy Tramroad, linking Tredegar with Newport. The area originally called Coed Duon soon became known as Blackwood. It was a centre of Chartist organisation in the 1830s and the Newport Rising was planned here. The decline of the mining industry in the twentieth century reduced the population of the area and several rejuvenation schemes have now restored the pictorial landscape to its former glory, although there is still evidence of this former industry.
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