The “Trevithick Celebrations Working Group” was set up in February 2001 and has since met on a regular basis. The following organisations are amongst those currently involved:
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (lead)
Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council
Welsh Development Agency
National Museums and Galleries of Wales
Wales Tourist Board
Merthyr Tydfil Heritage Trust
Merthyr Tydfil Museum and Heritage Group
Merthyr Tydfil Historical Society
Brecon Mountain Railway
Wales and Borders Trains (“Valley Lines”)
Groundwork Merthyr & Rhondda Cynon Taff
Ross on Wye Steam Engine Society
Merthyr Tydfil Model Engineering Club
Glamorgan Family History Society
Pontypridd Town Council
Rhondda, Cynon Valleys Railway Society
Cardiff Transport Preservation Group
Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Youth & Community Project
This website is maintained by a member of the Working Group and is not an official Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council site and all content is the sole responsibility of the webmaster.
The site does not set out to provide a detailed history of Richard Trevithick or the Penydarren locomotive as these topics are adequately covered elsewhere. It is solely a means of publicising the bi-centenary, seeking information and assistance.
Please email Bowendgb@aol.com if you have any
Administration and detailed planning of the various events is being carried out by the Council’s Tourism and Heritage Assistant, Rebecca Lewis.
Rebecca Lewis can be contacted on 01685 725227 or by email at trevithick@merthyr.gov.uk
