When was Pontypridd built?
Construction began on the Chainworks in 1816 and was completed in 1818.
How did Pontypridd get its name?
Etymology. The name Pontypridd derives from the name Pont-y-tŷ-pridd, Welsh for ‘bridge by the earthen house’, a reference to a succession of wooden bridges that formerly spanned the River Taff at this point.
Is Pontypridd a nice place to live?
A community with a rich history and some great places to eat out, Ponty (pridd, that is) makes the perfect home for any one looking to settle outside of the capital. And it’s still an easy commute if you’re looking to work in Cardiff too – so you’ll get the best of both worlds.
What does Pontypridd mean in English?
The name Pontypridd derives from the name Pont-y-tŷ-pridd, Welsh for ‘bridge by the earthen house’, a reference to a succession of wooden bridges that formerly spanned the River Taff at this point.
How did Pontypridd Graig railway station get its name?
The Barry Railway was amalgamated with the Great Western Railway on 1 January 1922, and the station was renamed Pontypridd Graig on 1 July 1924, to avoid confusion with the former Taff Vale Railway station, which had also been named Pontypridd, and which was renamed Pontypridd Central the same year.
When was Pontypridd Central closed to the public?
The station was closed to passengers on 10 July 1930 by the GWR who diverted trains via Treforest Junction to its main station at Pontypridd Central. A 1912 Railway Clearing House Junction Diagram showing railways in the vicinity of Pontypridd (upper left). Barry Railway in orange; Taff Vale Railway in green.
Where is the tunnel at Pontypridd Graig car park?
The tunnel mouth is situated in the grounds of Dewi Sant Hospital car park, just behind the modern day Pontypridd railway station, on Albert Road, the Graig, Pontypridd. The other end of the tunnel is in the grounds of the University of South Wales, which is some distance away. ^ a b c Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations.
When did the Barry and Cardiff Riverside railway start?
This was duly done, and the Barry Railway was able to operate a passenger service between Barry and Cardiff Riverside GWR station, close to the GWR main station (now Cardiff Central) from 14 August 1893.