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PONTYPOOL
An industrial
town, Pontypool was once the base for the
Welsh iron industry. The first forge was in
operation as early as 1425, with smelting
starting some time later. It was also the
first place in Britain to manufacture tin
plate. A big attraction here is a local
heritage museum that traces the history of the
area, particularly the importance played by
canals and the role of Richard Hanbury who
pioneered tin-plating here in the 16th
century.
