Rhondda Tunnel Society – Reconnecting the Rhondda & Afan Valley
1162646
2015
CF42 6UA
rhonddatunnelsociety.com
Rhondda Tunnel Society
The Rhondda Tunnel Society is a UK nonprofit organisation, registered under charity number 1162646. The society was formed in September 2014 with a primary goal of promoting awareness and preserving the historical significance of the Rhondda Tunnel, an abandoned railway tunnel connecting the Rhondda and Afan Valleys in South Wales.
Purpose
The main objective of the society is to highlight the importance of the Rhondda Tunnel, which was a crucial infrastructure in its time for transporting coal and minerals from the upper Rhondda Valley to ports for export. The tunnel, completed in 1890, played a significant role in the industrial activities of the region before its closure in 1970 due to safety concerns.
Activities
The society engages in various activities aimed at preserving and promoting the tunnel's historical value. It has been involved in surveys and discussions about reopening the tunnel as a cycleway, which would not only preserve the tunnel but also create a recreational resource for the community. This proposal reflects the society's broader mission of fostering community engagement and local economic development through the preservation and repurposing of historical infrastructure.
Historical Context
The Rhondda Tunnel, constructed by the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway, was a significant engineering feat for its time. Its construction aimed to break the monopoly of the Taff Vale Railway in coal transportation, allowing coal from the Rhondda Valleys to be directly exported via Swansea docks. The tunnel's history reflects the industrial and economic dynamics of South Wales during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Rhondda Tunnel Society contributes to the cultural heritage of South Wales by advocating for the preservation of such historical landmarks and promoting sustainable reuse of abandoned infrastructure for community benefit.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhondda_Tunnel [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhondda [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhondda_and_Swansea_Bay_Railway [4] http://www.forgottenrelics.org/tunnels/rhondda-tunnel/ [5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaenrhondda
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Poslední komentáře
So excited to see the plans for the Rhondda Tunnel project coming together! This will be amazing for our community and the environment! 🚴♂️🌿detail |
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What a fantastic initiative! Can’t wait to explore the tunnel once it’s reopened. Let’s support the Rhondda Tunnel Society! 💚✨detail |
Poslední diskuze
- How can the Rhondda Tunnel Society leverage community involvement to enhance the restoration and promotion of the Rhondda Tunnel and Afan Valley?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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- What are some innovative ideas for using the Rhondda Tunnel as an educational resource to teach visitors about the region's industrial history and its impact on local culture?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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