Bargoed is a town in the Rhymney Valley, one of the South Wales Valleys. It is located along the Rhymney River inside the county borough of Caerphilly, and it lies on the ancient border of Glamorgan and Monmouthshire, with Bargoed originally lying within the old county of Glamorganshire whereas Aberbargoed was within the old county of Monmouthshire. It's unsurprising, therefore, that the English meaning of the town's name is 'border'. According to the 2011 Census, the town boasts a permanent population of roughly 11900. Originally a market town, Bargoed grew into a successful town following the establishment of a colliery in 1903. By 1921, Bargoed had a permanent resident population of around 17,901; this has been progressively declining since then, as the overall demand for Welsh coal diminished. The colliery, which was the object of a painting by L. S. Lowry, closed down during the 1980s, and its original site has been transformed a country park. The town has lately been undergoing a significant redevelopment scheme, which included a bypass running through the valley with links to the town centre. The conversion of the Grade II* listed Hanbury Street Baptist chapel into a public library is amongst the most striking parts of the redevelopment, which contains a council services helpdesk, a computer suite, a coffee lounge, along with a compact chapel. The pipe organ is still located in its original dominant position overlooking the main ground floor area, whilst the Erstwhile chapel gallery boasts a considerable collection of reference and other books. For all of your property upgrades, be sure that you employ reputable pros in Bargoed to ensure that you get the top quality service.