Nathan Matthews, With a foreword by the Gwent County Archivist. Published by Blaenavon Community Heritage Museum. 2014. HB. Black cloth with gilt-letterd spine. 136 pages. Illustrated throughout with colour and b&w half-tone illustrations. 175 x 240mm. The d/jkt has minor signs of handling, otherwise Very Good and clean, almost as new.

In the late 18th century, ironmasters Thomas Hill, Thomas Hopkins, and Benjamin Pratt harnessed the area’s rich mineral resources to build one of the largest ironworks in the world. By 1812, Blaenavon Ironworks was producing 14,000 tons of iron annually. Blaenavon was declared a World Heritage Site in 2000.

The author is a Past Mayor of Blaenavon, Councillor, local historian and heritage volunteer.

Ex Cox brothers’ library.