The view south along Bryn Taf, Aberfan
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The view south along Bryn Taf, Aberfan
Image: © Stefan Czapski Taken: 20 Jun 2011
Looking south from the southern end of Kingsley Terrace/Rhes Kingsley. Bryn Taf is one of two streets (the other being Perthygleision) which trail their way south from the village centre along the valley side, pretty much following a contour. As a consequence, this view gives little impression of the steepness of the hillside. For much of its length Bryn Taf is built up only on its uphill side. With the loss of almost all local industry, Aberfan's future would seem to be as a commuter dormitory - notice the recent residential development in the right foreground. According to a friend who lives locally, development on the downhill side of Bryn Taf seemed likely until the recent recession intervened.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.68468
Longitude
-3.343172