Join celebrated Welsh writer Gwyn Thomas on a personal journey through Ebbw Vale, one of the beating hearts of Welsh industry, as he explores the town's transformation from steelworks and industry to the surrounding countryside. This historical walkthrough offers a uniquely Welsh perspective on a community shaped by heavy industry, yet never far from the rolling hills and valleys that define the landscape around it.

Thomas's distinctive voice and storytelling bring warmth and character to this exploration of everyday Welsh life — capturing the rhythms of industrial work, the character of local people, and the quieter countryside that surrounds the town. It's a rare, human-scale look at Ebbw Vale during a pivotal period in its history, blending social commentary with genuine affection for the Welsh way of life.

For anyone with roots in Ebbw Vale, an interest in Welsh industrial heritage, or a love of Gwyn Thomas's writing and storytelling, this film is a warm and insightful piece of Welsh cultural history.

🔻 In This Film:

• Gwyn Thomas's personal narrated journey through Ebbw Vale

• Industrial life and the steelworks that shaped the town

• The surrounding countryside and rural Welsh landscape

• A portrait of everyday life and community in the valleys

⚠️ This is archival footage, preserved and shared for historical and educational purposes.

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