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May 9, 2024 · Rhyslyn is situated in Afan Forest Park. Afan Forest Park is one of Britain’s iconic mountain bike destinations and a popular place for walking. The forest park is situated in the Afan Valley, a former coal mining valley just a few miles from the M4. You can discover some of the valley’s heritage features along our trails in the forest park.
20 hours ago · Cross the famous Pontrhydyfen aqueduct in the Afan Valley and you pass a row of terraced houses and a chapel before the road bends sharp right. Forty years ago hundreds of mourners and well-wishers paid their respects inside and outside Bethel Chapel to the village's most famous son, actor Richard Burton, although he was buried in Switzerland.
May 9, 2024 · Route 887 provides a link between the towns of Port Talbot, Cwmafan, and Pontrhydyfen and continues onto Afan Forest Park. For more information go to the Sustrans website. Parking. The car park is managed by Neath Port Talbot Council. For more information and opening times go to the Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre website. Contact details
May 14, 2024 · Been meaning to go to Pontrhydyfen ever since I found out that Richard Burton was born here and even more so after serein the famous picture of him walking a...
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1 day ago · I’ve been aware of Richard Burton / Richard Jenkins from maybe eight or nine years old. That’s because my mother was born and grew up in the same village where he was born, Pontrhydyfen, and would talk about him as his fame developed. She was twelve at his birth in 1925, and related to the Jenkins family on her mother’s side.
May 13, 2024 · Richard Burton (born November 10, 1925, Pontrhydyfen, Wales—died August 5, 1984, Geneva, Switzerland) was a Welsh stage and motion-picture actor noted for his portrayals of highly intelligent and articulate men who were world-weary, cynical, or self-destructive. Jenkins was the 12th of 13 children born to a Welsh coal miner.
May 20, 2024 · The interior design is rustic, with exposed brick walls and wooden beams adding to the cozy atmosphere. The menu features classic British dishes such as lasagne, mixed grill, and Sunday carvery, all served with generous portions. The Bardic bread is a must-try, as it perfectly complements the lasagne. For drinks, they offer a good selection of ...
