Llanelli and the Tin Trade

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History and contemporary resonances of the tin industry in Llanelli.

Eddie Butler explores the history of Llanelli's involvement in the tin industry and effects of this on contemporary life in the town including the Scarlets rugby team with saucepans hanging on the club gate.
From: Wales and the History of the World ; Trade and Industry
First broadcast : 10 March 2010

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 9-11

Subject : History, Geography

Topic : Industrial Wales and Britain, Twentieth century world, Trade

Keywords : Tin industry, Llanelli, Llanelli Scarlets, History of Welsh rugby, Llanelli local studies

Notes : Geography work - Trade unit. History work - Industrial Wales and Britain. Curriculum Cymreig. Local studies in Llanelli and Kidwelly


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