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The bridges at Ponty. © Ben Salter

Pontypridd is a town in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taff, south Wales.It has a population of roughly 33,000, and is situated 12 miles north of the capital city, Cardiff. It is correctly pronounced "Pont-uh-PREETHE", but is known locally as "Ponty" (pronounced "Pontee").

The name Pontypridd is from the Welsh for bridge by the earthen house; named for several wooden bridges that spanned the River Taff. Pontypridd is, however, more famous for the New Bridge, a stone bridge across the Taff built in 1756 by William Edwards. The bridge was the fourth attempted by Edwards, and at the time of construction was the longest stone-built single-arch bridge in Europe. The bridge is a perfect segment of a circle, the chord of which is 140 feet (43 m), and 35 feet (11 m) above the level of the river. Notable features are three holes of differing diameters through each end of the bridge. These were to reduce the weight of the bridge; the aesthetic nature of them was merely a bonus. However, the utility of the bridge was debatable. The steepness of the design made it difficult to get carts across it, and in 1857, a new bridge, the Victoria Bridge, was built adjacent to the old one, paid for by public subscription.

Pontypridd was known as Newbridge from shortly after the construction of the New Bridge until the 1860s.

The history of Pontypridd is closely tied to the coal and iron industries. Sited as it is at the junction of the Rhondda and Taff valleys, it became an important location for the transportation of coal from the Rhondda and iron from Merthyr Tydfil, first via the Glamorganshire Canal and later via the Taff Vale Railway, to the ports at Cardiff and Barry. Because of its role in transporting coal cargo, its train platform was at one time the longest in the world.

Today the town, which incorporates the village of Treforest, is perhaps best known as home of the University of Glamorgan which started life as a mining college.

Pontypridd boasts one of Wales' best rugby teams and frequently contributes players to the national team. It features a station called Pontypridd railway station, as well as a hospital, Dewi Sant Hospital.

The best Live Nusic Venue in Wales is also here: Clwb Y Bont home of the Roostafish promotion.

Notable people from Pontypridd include:

Pontypridd hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1893.

 Trains:
 Pontypridd is on the Merthyr Line
 Pontypridd is on the Rhondda Line

 Libraries:
 Pontypridd Library
       Library Road
       Pontypridd
       CF37 2DY
       01443 486850
       Mon 9:30am-6:00pm
       Tue 9:30am-7:00pm
       Wed 9:30am-6:00pm
       Thur 9:30am-1:00pm
       Fri 9:30am-7:00pm
       Sat 9:30am-5:00pm
       Wheelchair Access

 Cinemas:
 Muni Screen
       Municipal Hall
       Gelliwastad Road
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glam
       CF37 2DP
       01443 485934

 Football: Pontypridd Town AFC

 Golf:
 Pontypridd Golf Club
       Ty Gwyn Road
       Pontypridd
       Rhondda Cynon Taff
       CF37 4DJ
       01443 409904

 Rugby: Pontypridd RFC

 Vets:
 Park Veterinary Group
       19 Morgan St
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 2DS
       01443 403535

 Pubs/Bars:
 Angharad's
       High Street
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 1QN
       01443 480629

 Bassett Arms
       Pontshonnorton Road
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 4NA
       01443 402520

 Bootleggers Theme Pub
       67 Park Street
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 1SN

 Bunch Of Grapes
       Ynysangharad Road
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 4DA
       01443 402934

 The Carpenters Arms
       Heol Ffrwd Philip
       Efail Isaf
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF38 1AR

 Castle Ivor
       Jenkin Street
       Hopkinstown
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 2PU

 Central Hotel
       Ralph Street
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 4RS
       01443 402320

 Cilfynydd Inn
       Cilfynydd Road
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 4NN
       01443 402052

 Criterion Hotel
       High Street
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 1QJ
       01443 408459

 Farmers Arms
       St Illtyds Road
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF38 1EB
       01443 205766

 The Forest
       Wood Road
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 1RJ
       01443 403549

 The Globe Hotel
       High Street
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 1QP
       01443 409344

 The Golden Age
       3 Broadway
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 1BA
       01443 403163

 Greyhound Hotel
       3 Broadway
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 1BA
       01443 402350

 Hawthorn Inn
       Spencer Place
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 5AE
       01443 842394

 Taxis:
 Abacab Taxis
       Station Rd
       Church Village
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF38 1AH
       01443 201010

 Acorn Taxis
       52 Ynysangharad Rd
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 4DA
       01443 491049

 C&M Cabs
       Gwelfar Cwm
       Rockingstone Terrace
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 4AP
       01443 493224

 Chealsie Travel
       Llantwit Chase
       Upper Church Village
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF38 1EE
       01443 209090

 Heritage Park Hotel
       Coedcae Road
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 2NP

 Hollybush House
       Main Road
       Church Village
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF38 1PS
       01443 202076

 Jeffersons American Bar
       Taff Vale Shopping Centre
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 4TH
       01443 400125

 Llanover Arms
       Bridge Street
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 4PE
       01443 403215

 Maltsters Arms
       Bridge Street
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 4PF
       01443 403550

 Market Tavern Hotel
       Market Street
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 2ST

 Merlin Hotel
       Pwllgwaun Road
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 1HH
       01443 402114

 Millfield Hotel
       The Hayes Mill Street
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 2TS

 Pick & Shovel
       17 Fothergill Street
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 1SG
       01443 404632

 Rickards Arms Hotel
       Park Street
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 1SN

 The Rose & Crown
       High Street
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 1QP
       01443 402305

 Royal Oak
       Merthyr Road
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 4DW
       01443 485867

 Tumble Inn
       Broadway, Sardis Road
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 1BA
       01443 484 390

 Ty Mawr Hotel
       Pantygraigwen Road
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 2RS
       01443 404409

 The Victoria Inn
       High Street
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 1QX
       01443 402196

 The Village Inn
       Phillips Terrace
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 2NW

 Dons Six Seat Taxis
       Flat 15
       Glanfelin Flats
       Cardiff Rd
       Hawthorn
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 5LL
       01443 660266

 Dragon Taxi
       123 Broadway
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 1BE
       01443 408916

 Goochy's Taxis
       15a Fothergill St
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 1SG
       01443 492001

 Unicorn Taxis
       17 Hurford St
       Maesycoed
       Pontypridd
       Mid Glamorgan
       CF37 1EW
       01443 400453


 

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