Situated to the north of Cardiff, at the heart of South Wales, Rhondda-Cynon-Taf encompasses the three distinct areas of the Rhondda Valley, the Cynon Valley and Taff Ely.

The website provides an essential guide to discovering the rich industrial, social and cultural heritage of the county borough. Let us help you to explore over 200 years of our local history.

Access to the historical photographs, maps, illustrations and stories of the varied communities of Rhondda Cynon Taf is provided through the three separate interactive map links (above).

Further local history information is available at our three main libraries situated at Pontypridd, Treorchy and Aberdare.

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