Abertillery
Abertillery, which translates as 'mouth of the River Tyleri', is the largest town of the Ebbw Fach valley in what used to be the historic county of Monmouthshire, South Wales. After regional government changes it ended up being part of the Blaenau Gwent County Borough administrative area. A substantial amount of the landscape borders the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Blaenavon World Heritage Site. In the past a major coal mining centre, the Abertillery area has undergone considerable modification in recent years. The local landscape has long been appreciated for its varied natural appeal. Situated on the A467, the town is about 15 miles (22 kilometres) north of the M4 and 5 miles (8 km) south of the A465 'Heads of the Valleys' trunk road. It is about 25 miles by road from Cardiff and 47 miles from Bristol. According to the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent population of around 11601 people. Data collected by The Welsh Language Board (Bwrdd yr Iaith Gymraeg) in 2001 show that 9.9 percent of Abertillery spoke Welsh, which dropped by 2.7% in 2011 to 7.2%. Abertillery's traditional-style town centre mostly expanded in the late 19th century and displays some attractive Victorian architecture. Stretched over 4 major streets, the town has 2 department stores and a covered Victorian arcade connecting two of the primary shopping areas. These are all featured in a Blaenau Gwent Borough Council remodelling and modernisation venture. By 2014, finished work included numerous streets, public areas and the town's Metropole Theatre. This RICS acclaimed structure provides cutting-edge production, exhibition, conference and meeting facilities as well as housing Abertillery Museum. For all your house upgrades, look out for trustworthy professionals in Abertillery to guarantee excellent quality.