Georgetown was named after George a grandson of Richard Crawshay, the Ironmaster.

George was part owner of the Cyfarthfa Works with his brother, whilst the district was rapidly developing.

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A lovely Postcard 

Sent in by  Micheal Neal ex of John Street, Georgetown, but now living in Norway.

On the left hand side of the picture is the top of Bethel Street and part of Bethel Chapel.

In the middle of the photo the tall white building is the original Taff Vale Brewery which moved

up to Danyparc in 1904.At the very top of the picture is Cae Mari Dwn farm.

A view of Georgetown and  Merthyr from the Cyfarthfa Tips. The Original Catholic 

Church, Bethel Chapel and the Kirkhouse in the middle of the picture. Miners Hall (Shiloh 

Chapel) with tower, on left hand side of picture. Twynyrodyn is  in the distance,showing 

 Primrose Hill and you can make out Christopher Terrace and Melbourne Terrace below it.

From Georgetown Tip,

showing George Street running down to the roundabout, circa 1969

Georgetown in the Early 1970's, from Abermorlais School playground.

At the front from left to right we have the Kirkhouse (Coolers), Weekes Sweets, Court of Requests,

Golden Lion, Gayday pop factory previously  Horrocks pop factory. The light coloured building on

the far right is the Dynevor pub.  In the middle L to R is Tramroadside, John Street , Bethel Chapel

and the original Catholic Church. At the top of Georgetown is Pullmans Yard, White Row, George

Street and the Vicarage with Cyfarthfa Church behind it. 

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