The Old Town Hall, Merthyr Tydfil
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The Old Town Hall, Merthyr Tydfil
Image: © Robin Drayton Taken: 4 Mar 2014
Built in 1896. Home to the town’s civic functions and law courts, and was once a focal point for political life in Merthyr Tydfil. Nightclub from late 1980s to 2002. Derelict until 2012. Refurbished 2012-2014 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3000944 . Reopened as an arts and creative industries centre on St David's Day 2014. The building now houses a theatre, a glazed roof courtyard for multi-media displays, dance and recording studios, music practice rooms and dedicated art gallery, as well as café/bar, conference facilities and heritage interpretation components. Renamed as REDHOUSE - Hen Neuadd Y Dref / Old Town Hall. Grade II* listed.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.747398
Longitude
-3.378059