Tin from Wales

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History of the Welsh tin industry in Llanelli.

Eddie Butler describes the history of the tin industry in Wales, in particular around Kidwelly and Llanelli in the 19th century. Looks at the rise of the tin can which is still packaging to most modern foodstuffs.
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, Trade

Keywords : Tin industry, LLanelli, Kidwelly

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

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