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Dewi Bowln: Merthyr Rising

A collection of images by Dewi Bowlen about the Merthyr rising.

Submitted by Reddebrek on March 31, 2015
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  • strikes
  • riots
  • uprisings
  • mining
  • Wales
  • metals
  • 1830s
  • Dewi Bowlen

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