Ystradgynlais History
The history of Ystradgynlais and the surrounding area, in the Swansea Valley. Ex part of Breconshire, now Powys. South Wales. This includes the neighbouring town of Ystalyfera, and we also cover the war dead of both areas, as well as the Gough squires
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