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Bevan Place, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 8LP

Pub in Cambrian House, Bethesda Street.

This OS cut mark can be found on the steps wall leading to Abermorlais Terrace. It marks a point 189.857m above mean sea level.

On December 28th 2009, fire severely damaged an unoccupied building on Bethesda Street, formerly known as RM’s Rock Club. The two-storey building had been sold earlier in the month to an undisclosed purchaser. The club holds happy memories for music fans throughout the South Wales valleys, and inspired many musicians over the years. In its heyday, RM’s Rock Club – based in the upstairs nightclub – was the place to be for up and coming bands, who came from far and wide to play to the crowds. But the rock club closed at the end of 2005, because of dwindling public support. Over the years the downstairs section has had various uses, including Bethesda Brasserie, a Chinese restaurant, and a Fun Pub. The club itself had run under a number of names including Shooters, Barnies, and NV.

Row of four houses opposite Vulcan Court.

Vulcan Road is on the left. Dating from the early 19th century, Vulcan Court was recently restored. A blue plaque on the right, near The Lantern pub, http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4044982 records that Vulcan House was the home of Matthew John (1806-1888), Chartist, proprietor of Vulcan Iron & Brass Foundry. The last Merthyr Tydfil Chartist, he died in the house on December 16th 1888.

This OS cut mark can be found on the wall of St Mary's Church. It marks a point 187.999m above mean sea level.

On the east side of Vulcan Road.

Located on the corner of Bethesda Street and Avenue de Clichy. The statue commemorates Merthyr Tydfil-born Eddie Thomas MBE (1926–1997), who was a Welsh boxing champion and boxing manager. After a highly successful amateur boxing career, he turned professional in 1946. He won the Welsh welterweight title in 1948, the British welterweight title in 1949, and the European welterweight title in 1951. He held the British Empire title for part of 1951.

Located near the corner of Bethesda Street and Quarry Row. At the date of this photo, April 2010, the pub was closed and the freehold property was for sale at around £125,000.