Boom Town: How Merthyr Made the World
In the 18th and 19th centuries, one Welsh valley town changed the world. Boom Town: How Merthyr Made the World tells the remarkable story of Merthyr Tydfil — once the powerhouse of the Industrial Revolution. Presented by Steffan Powell, the film explores five forces behind Merthyr’s rise: geology, wealth, people, war, and innovation. Using cutting-edge tools — drones, LiDAR, photogrammetry, CGI and AI — the documentary uncovers lost ironworks, hidden tramroads and forgotten communities. With insights from experts, Boom Town reveals how Merthyr’s unique mix of resources, ambition and spirit forged an industrial superpower whose legacy still shapes our world.
- Title
- Boom Town: How Merthyr Made the World
- Title in English
- Entry Category
- History (Screen)
- Produced By
- Little Bird Films
- Producer
- Sophie Elwin Harris
- Directed By
- Sophie Elwin Harris
- Writer
- Sophie Elwin Harris
- Broadcaster
- BBC Cymru Wales