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Merthyr Tydfil Union
The Poor Law Union was formed in 1836 following the passing of the Poor Law
Amendment Act 1834. The Union included the parishes of Aberdare, Gelligaer,
Llanfabon, Llanwonno, Merthyr Tydfil and Ystradyfodwg in Glamorgan, Rhigos,
Penderyn and Vaynor in Breconshire.
The Parishes of Llanfabon, Llanwonno and Ystradyfodwg were transferred in 1863
with other Unions from Cardiff, to the newly formed Pontypridd Union.
The Workhouse was erected 1853 at Thomastown, Merthyr Tydfil.
An Industrial School was opened for Children at Trecynon, Aberdare in 1877, and
then Cottage Homes were built at Llwydcoed, Aberdare between 1912 and 1919. The
Industrial School was then converted to a subsidiary workhouse for Adults.
The Merthyr Tydfil Board of Guardians was abolished by the Local Government Acts
of 1929 and 1930, and the responsibility passed to Merthyr Tydfil Borough
Council. The Workhouse and Cottage Homes continued in operation as Poor Law
Assistance Institutions, maintaining the same Staff and Inmates.
Research
Glamorgan Record Office
Mid Glamorgan County Hall,
King Edward VII Avenue,
Cathays Park,
CARDIFF,
CF1 3NE
Telephone:- +44 (0)2920 780282
Records include:
Workhouse Admission and Discharge Registers 1857-1924
Creed Registers 1868-1932
Source:
Thanks to Glamorgan Record Office for Information supplied for use on this
Website.
Page updated August 06, 2007
by Rossbret
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Merthyr Tydfil