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christwigg
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14 years ago

I'm about to find myself in Port Talbot for a few days with work. No spare time really, but I noticed the "South Wales Miners Museum" is a few miles up the road.

Can't make its opening hours due to work, but is the outdoor stuff accessable after the places shuts, or will I just get arrested ?

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Morlock
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14 years ago

"christwigg" wrote:
Can't make its opening hours due to work, but is the outdoor stuff accessable after the places shuts, or will I just get arrested ?

I think there may be someone on site after hours, give the museum a ring.

If you're into old tunnels Gyfylchi and Cymmer are close and Dinas Silica Mines are not too far away.

Gyfylchi.
http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.643619&lon=-3.711583&z=17.1&r=0&src=msa

Cymmer.
http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.637301&lon=-3.656206&z=16.9&r=0&src=msa

christwigg
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14 years ago

Excellent, I did throw in my helmet at the last minute just in case.

Will have to see how busy they keep me with the job, or if I can sneak off for a quick poke about.

rhychydwr
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14 years ago

Rhondda Heritage park is worth a visit. If you telephone to arrange a trip on a Saturday or a Sunday it is free for the next 3 weekends. Tel 01443 682036

http://www.rhonddaheritagepark.com/

Cutting coal in my spare time.

christwigg
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14 years ago

Thanks for the tip, but only here until Thursday.

Nipped over to Cefn Cribwr Ironworks tonight inbetween torrental rainshowers before rolling out the expenses barrel with a KFC banquet.

christwigg
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14 years ago

Just got back from sneaky after work trip. :thumbsup:
Thanks for the tip, it certainly beat sitting in the hotel drinking on my own.

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