Boom Town: How Merthyr Made the World

Name: Boom Town: How Merthyr Made the World
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2025-06-17
Duration: 59 min
Cast: Steffan Powell

2025 · 59m

Documentary

A unique mix of natural resources, daring investment, the fierce 'Merthyr spirit', global wars and a drive to innovate all transformed this valley town from rural idyl into an industrial superpower.

Cast

Steffan Powell
Self - Presenter

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Production

Little Bird Films

Directed by

Sophie Elwin-Harris

Where to watch

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Released: June 17, 2025

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