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The Hoover factory, Merthyr, is producing a new version of their Hoovermatic twin tub washing machine. Picture shows at the factory some of the new members of the Hoovermatic workforce
Aerial view of the Gurnos Estate, Merthyr Tydfil. 13th May 1988
The Prince of Wales inspecting some of finished project at the Hoover factory in Merthyr. 4th February 1977
Every washing machine made by Hoover at their Pentrebach, Merthyr, factory are given a running test before they leave the production line
Merthyr Ski Slope centre, which is gearing up for a grand opening. Circa 1988
Mrs Eunice Lewis, Miss Janet Lewis, Miss Barbara Lewis and Mr John Lewis who live in a house for the homeless, described as a punishment block, on the Gurnos Estate
Wearing a Gurnos is Great t-shirt is Gurnos Estate resident Michelle Plummer and daughter Christie, aged 20 months. 25th June 1997
Coal miners Phillip Jenkins (left) and Chris Lee seen here at the Taff Merthyr Colliery, South Wales. 23rd March 1983
Stan Thomas (left), of Peters Food Service, (a Bedwas based baker and supplier of pies, pasties, slices and sausage rolls) and the boxer Eddie Thomas
Merthyr Tydfil - Two trams at the terminus in Merthyr town centre, Merthyr Tydfil Wales Circa 1930
Home Guard from North Glamorgan had a realistic test of modern warfare in an exercise held in the Merthyr area recently. Our camera man ran into the enemy column seen here moving into the attack
Instead of the long dole queues, a shiny row of cars. This scene at the Hoover factory symbolises Merthyr Tydfils spectacular change of fortune since the hungry 30s. 10th August 1962
Employees leaving the Hoover factory, Pentrebach, after their meeting. 12th March 1965
The packed car park at the Hoover washing machine factory, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil. 4th December 1964
Workers employed by Hoover Ltd sign on for unemployment benefit at Merthyr Employment Exchange at the star of their week off under the firms " Four Weeks out of Five" working scheme
Bulgarian instructor Ivan Vladev at the Snowtrail in Pentrebach, pictured on the slope before rain washed away the man made snow. Merthyr Ski Slope centre. Circa 1988
Children practising their ski-jumps on their self made jumps while the permanent jumps are under construction. Snowtrail, who own the slope
The general area, between Penrebach and Troedyrhiw, where a proposed development and ski-slope are planned. Picture taken looking towards Troedyrhiw (right of picture). Circa July 1987
Mr Peter Walker, Secretary of State for Wales (left) with the Rev. Councillor Bill Morgan when they visited the vandalised flats in Whitebeam Close, Gurnos, Merthyr
The first tenants have moved into a block of flats which is being renovated in a pioneering scheme to help homeless South Wales youngsters
The Gurnos Estate, Merthyr Tydfil. 3rd December 1985
Apprentice houses on the Gurnos Estate, Merthyr. The houses cost £ 20, 000 a piece - twice the normal price for a new council dwelling. 25th June 1979
Mr Peter Walker, Secretary of State for Wales speaking as he opened a reconditioned block of flats - Whitebeam Close, Gurnos. On the left is the Mayor of Merthyr, Councillor Mrs Kath Rogers
As Queen Elizabeth II leaves the Town Hall, Merthyr, she jokes with the Mayoress (Mrs C.G Jones). Behind is the Town Clerk, Mr Selwyn Jones. 9th March 1973
