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The Llynfi Valley, the coal mining heritage, the Maesteg Town Hall (one of the finest civic buildings in the valleys), and a South Wales valleys town of industrial pride and community spirit
A little history
Maesteg grew as a coal mining town in the Llynfi Valley. The Town Hall, built in 1881, is one of the most elegant civic buildings in the South Wales valleys. The town has maintained strong community institutions despite the closure of the coal industry.
The Town Hall is architecturally impressive. The Llynfi Valley cycling route. The town centre market for local community character.
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Maesteg is a place in Bridgend known for the Llynfi Valley, the coal mining heritage, the Maesteg Town Hall (one of the finest civic buildings in the valleys), and a South Wales valleys town of industrial pride and community spirit. Maesteg grew as a coal mining town in the Llynfi Valley. The population is around 19,000.
The town has local cafes and community food. The market for local produce. Bridgend nearby has wider food choice.
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