Film

Boom Town: How Merthyr Made the World

202559mDocumentary

Director: Sophie Elwin-Harris
Year: 2025

A unique mix of natural resources, daring investment, the fierce 'Merthyr spirit', global wars and a drive to innovate all transformed this valley town from rural idyl into an industrial superpower.

Top cast

Steffan Powell

Self - Presenter

Directed by

Sophie Elwin-Harris

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