Big Pit and Blaenavon Ironworks

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Aerial views.

Aerial footage of the Big Pit and Blaenavon Ironworks in the south Wales valley town of Blaenavon so key features of both can be picked out.
From: Counties of Wales Monmouth
First broadcast : 08 July 2004

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14

Subject : History, Geography

Topic : Industrial Wales and Britain, Settlements

Keywords : Coal industry, Iron industry, Places, south Wales valleys,

Notes : View prior to a field trip to Blaenavon or use as an introduction to studies of coal or iron industry. Also has KS4 (14-16) ( GCSE) use in coursework.

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