Cwm-parc, Rhondda Valley 1985
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This authentic 1980s colour photograph captures an elevated panoramic view of Cwm-parc in the Rhondda Valley, Wales, in 1985. The image provides a factual record of traditional Welsh terraced housing, documenting long rows of stone and rendered cottages built into the sloping landscape of the valley floor. The scene is set against the dramatic backdrop of the steep, green hillsides of the South Wales Coalfield, which show signs of former industrial activity. In the foreground, several period cars, including a yellow hatchback and a blue saloon, are documented parked along the quiet residential streets. The photograph highlights the unique urban geography of the area, where the dense linear settlement follows the natural contours of the land. As a self-contained archival record, this shot serves as an essential resource for local historians and collectors of vintage Glamorgan and Rhondda photography.
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