Entering Fochriw.
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Entering Fochriw.
Image: © Mel hartshorn Taken: 29 Jun 2015
Fochriw is a village located in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales. It was well known for its neighbouring collieries, which employed nearly the entire local population in the early 20th century. It lies within the historic county boundaries of Glamorgan. The village appears as the backdrop on the BBC Wales sitcom High Hopes credits.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.740232
Longitude
-3.298313