Merthyr Tydfil Essays

  • Economical Drain on Merthyr - the Merthyr Rising

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    During the late 18th and early 19th century if a Welshman wanted to rent farmland, he would have to pay his rent money to an English landlord. By the time of the Rising the farmland was run on an annual tenancy agreement. Having only one year to harvest enough crops for the next year's rent, and very rarely succeeding, they would end up in debt. To add to the problem of debt, the money was collected not by the absentee landowner but by debt collectors who would most likely have scared the farmers

  • Changes that Have Occurred in Industry in South Wales Since 1800

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    Wales were dependent on since 1800 were mainly mining for coal, iron ore and limestone, manufacturing steel and labour. The main areas and ports in South Wales where the main industries were located were Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Ebbw Vale, Merthyr Tydfil and Port Talbot. Coal was mined locally in valleys in the large area between Ebbw Vale to Swansea. Iron ore was also mined in the area from Ebbw Vale to Aberdare, Limestone was also found and mined locally. The steel industry in South Wales

  • Comparing and Contrasting Jenkins' Poem "He Loved Light, Freedom and Animals" and Bush's Poem "Pneumoconiosis"

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    Both poems have been written about death dying and the loss of loved ones, in a once thriving Welsh mining community. The first poem by Mike Jenkins is a reflection and remembrance by a Father who tragically and suddenly lost his son in a horrific and unfortunate disaster that happened in Aberfan in 1966, where many young lives were lost. The second poem by Duncan Bush in 1995 was written when he was riddled with the disease Pneumoconiosis hence the title of his poem. Pneumoconiosis is a disease

  • The Dangers Of Teenage Pregnancy

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    Is teenage pregnancy in Wales a greater problem that in Texas and how effectively are both countries tackling the problem? Introduction For my investigation, I will be comparing teenage pregnancy rates in wales compared to Texas and determine which of the two has a greater problem. In addition, I will be also investigating what methods are the governments in both Wales and Texas using to tackle the problem, and are they effective? I aim to do this by researching recent methods the government have

  • Personal Statement For Graphic Design

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    Graphic design first awakened my interest when I was given the task of creating an effective logo design that represents myself. I was captivated as I have always been eager to express myself through my own visual language using colour and form. Graphic design is my idea of liberation, allowing me to explore my creative thoughts to create a design that impacts our everyday lives. I began to notice and value design that surrounds me on a daily basis and looked deeper into the messages they aesthetically

  • The Effects of the Depression in Britain in the Early 1930’s

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    The Effects of the Depression in Britain in the Early 1930’s At the beginning of the 1930’s just like America Britain had a major depression which affected almost everyone and everything in the country. But some people were affected worse than others depending on what industry they worked in. In most cases people who worked in the old industries were affected worst because the old industries like Shipbuilding, Textiles, Coal mining and Steel making suffered survirly. Ship building in particular

  • The Great Reform Act: The Failure Of The Great Reform Act

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    An upcoming Chartist founder in 1832, Henry Hetherington had quoted that the ‘Reform Act was never intended to do you one particle of good.’ Opinions like Henry Hetherington’s after the passing of 1832 Reform Act eventually led to the emergence of Chartism as a national movement in 1837, who were predominately working class and depicted the ‘Great ‘Reform Act of 1832 as a betrayal and a failure, rather than being ‘Great’. The Reform Act was hoped by many to be a ‘remedy’ for many of those from

  • Evaluating Boxing as a Sport

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    Evaluating Boxing as a Sport I am going to discuss whether boxing is a sport of if it is just legalised fighting, there are a lot of people who argue that it is wrong and isn't a sport and should be banned however others argue that it is a sport and that it should be continued as so many people enjoy watching and taking part.. Boxing is a sport that has history dating back to centuries ago. Boxing can be defined as a sport that is merely a legalised way of attacking another person. It

  • Brass Bands: A Decline in Popularity

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    The United States currently has numerous genres of instrumental music, but perhaps the least recognized of these is the brass band. Through better understanding its origin, how it was received in American society, and what other band genres existed and emerged during its development, we can begin to understand the brass band’s lack of recognition in the States. After providing background on the genre of the brass band, its function in society, past and present societal beliefs on music, and the