Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Right Honourable Lord Merthyr of Senghenydd C.C.V.O.

1912

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 11, 2020

1. The Right Honourable Lord Merthyr of Senghenydd C.C.V.O. Marker

Inscription.
Erected by the voluntary subscriptions of friends and admirers of Lord Merthyr in Aberdare and district to commemorate his elevation to the Peerace conferred upon him by His Majesty King George V in recognition of his invaluable services in the development of the South Wales mineral field. The construction of railways and docks and other works the establishment of the scheme known as the South Wales and Monmouthshire Miners Provident Fund and also his untiring efforts for more than forty years in the improvement of the relations between the employers and employed by the prevention and settlement of disputes and strikes principally achieved through the formation of a joint board of coalowners and representatives of the miners.

Erected 1912.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions.

Location. 51° 43.065′ N, 3° 27.211′ W. Marker is in Aberdare, Wales, in Rhondda Cynon Taff. Marker can be reached from Park Lane near National Route B4275, on the right when traveling west. Located inside the Aberdare Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 Park Lane, Aberdare, Wales CF44, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Thomas Lewis (a few steps from this marker); Gadlys Ironworks

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(approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Robertstown Tramroad Bridge/Pont Tramffordd Robertstown (approx. half a kilometer away); Abraham Matthews (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Aberdare Green Street (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Yr Hen Neuadd Farchnad (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Aberdare Freemasons (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Synagogue (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aberdare.

Also see . . . Wikipedia Article on Lord Baron Merthyr. (Submitted on June 11, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 11, 2020

2. The Right Honourable Lord Merthyr of Senghenydd C.C.V.O. Marker

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler

3. The Right Honourable Lord Merthyr of Senghenydd C.C.V.O. Marker

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 11, 2020

4. The Right Honourable Lord Merthyr of Senghenydd C.C.V.O. Marker

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 11, 2020

5. The Right Honourable Lord Merthyr of Senghenydd C.C.V.O. Marker

"Cwna A Ddylit Doed A Ddel."

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 11, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.