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If you require building materials then check out the Building and Construction/Building Materials directory for all of the building materials you will need, from Granite, Steel Products and Timber Supplies. We can provide you with listings that will aid you in your building and construction work, from ventilation, site fabrication and installations. If you would like a design service we can also provide you with suitable listings. All of these suppliers will provide you with professional and efficient services. This directory has Timber Suppliers that can provide you with a range of quality timber from Timber Specialists, supplying you with fencing, decking and plywood when and where you need it. To enable you to have the suitable materials to carry out building work browse the building materials directory.
About Ebbw Vale - show infohide info
Ebbw Vale is a town at the head of the valley formed by the Ebbw Fawr river in south Wales. It is the largest town and the administrative centre of Blaenau Gwent county borough, with a population of roughly 25,000. Originally a rather insignificant spot with only about 140 inhabitants at the end of the 18th century, Ebbw Vale — and the whole valley — was transformed by the Industrial Revolution. The Ebbw Vale Iron Works (later the Ebbw Steelworks) opened in 1778, followed by the opening of a number of coal mines around 1790. At its hight (1930s — 40s) the steel works in Ebbw Vale was the largest in Europe. Ebbw Vale suffered from the decline of the steel and coal industries and there are now no steelworks or mines left in or around the town. In 2003 work began on demolishing the long-standing steelworks, and currently around one to two miles of the valley stands empty awaiting development. Nearby towns include Pontypridd, Monmouth, Cardiff, Barry and Newport. The Brecon Beacons are also nearby, and are a popular attraction for tourists.
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