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Tredegar

Tredegar was an important industrial town in Wales, historically known for its ironworks and manufacturing industries during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It developed around the Tredegar Iron Works, which produced iron products used in shipbuilding, railways, and construction. The town played a significant role in Wales' industrial revolution, with its economy heavily relying on heavy industry. Today, Tredegar is a small town that reflects its industrial past, with remnants of its manufacturing heritage and a community shaped by that history.