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Blaenau Ffestiniog, North WalesBlaenau Ffestiniog is world famous as a centre for the mining and production of slate. The town lies within the county of Gwynedd in the area of southern Snowdonia. The town flourished during the 19th century along with the slate trade and grew rapidly however with the diminishment of the industury in the latter part of the 20th century Blaenau Ffestiniog has had to find other ways to grow. The effects of the slate industry are clearly visible on the landscape of the mountains around the town and its history and attractions are unescapably linked with the industry. Visitors can tour the Llechwedd Slate Caverns and see the history and effects of the slate industry first hand. The town is also home to the Blaenau Ffestiniog Railway which began life in the 19th century transporting slate from the local mines to the nearby port of Porthmadog. More InformationBusiness in Blaenau FfestiniogBusiness Services in Blaenau Ffestiniog Council & Government in Blaenau Ffestiniog Health & Fitness in Blaenau Ffestiniog Holiday Accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog House & Home in Blaenau Ffestiniog Attractions in Blaenau Ffestiniog Places to Eat in Blaenau Ffestiniog Shopping in Blaenau Ffestiniog Charities in Blaenau Ffestiniog Education in Blaenau Ffestiniog Community Groups & Youth Centres in Blaenau Ffestiniog Add your pictures to this articleIf you have pictures that you would like to add to this article use the form below to send them to us.Information Provided by Index Wales[Add to this article] [Submit new article linked to this page] |
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