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Boom Town: How Merthyr Made the World

202559mSophie Elwin-Harris
IMDb 7.6

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In the 18th and 19th centuries, one Welsh valley town changed the course of global history. In this landmark documentary, broadcaster Steffan Powell tells the extraordinary story of Merthyr Tydfil - once the beating heart of the I...

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What is Boom Town: How Merthyr Made the World (2025) about?

In the 18th and 19th centuries, one Welsh valley town changed the course of global history. In this landmark documentary, broadcaster Steffan Powell tells the extraordinary story of Merthyr Tydfil - once the beating heart of the I...

Who stars in Boom Town: How Merthyr Made the World?

Boom Town: How Merthyr Made the World stars Steffan Powell. The film was directed by Sophie Elwin-Harris.

How long is Boom Town: How Merthyr Made the World?

Boom Town: How Merthyr Made the World has a runtime of 59 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated N/A.

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