The Guest Memorial Sports & Social Club, Dowlais
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The Guest Memorial Sports & Social Club, Dowlais
Image: © Jaggery Taken: 21 Apr 2010
Located on High Street. Built in 1863 as Dowlais Iron Company Guest Memorial Library. Its designer, Sir Charles Barry (designer of part of the Houses of Parliament) based his plans on a model of the Parthenon in Athens. The Guest family were owners of the Iron Company.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.761117
Longitude
-3.350366