Welsh history made interesting! Blackwood, a town with interesting questions!

[@Taffocrisp]

im from Blackwood , but didnt know tha History very interesting ...Thanku...

[@Taffocrisp]

oh by the way i grew up in Woodfieldside just off Blackwood ..Bút stomped alot of miles on tha high street...Beautiful place and people are awesome, now living in Oakdale , where i went 2 school.

[@lyndapeterson9948]

Thanks Phil and Caroline what a lovely town.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Glad you liked it Lynda, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼🐼

[@jimdavis5230]

I moved from Bristol to Blackwood six years ago. Best thing I ever done in my life. Lovely place with very friendly people.The only regret I have is not moving here 40 years ago.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Wow, what a great recommendation for the town! We always look for the best in every place we visit, so we're thrilled to hear how happy you are living in Wales and it's wonderful to know that the people have made you welcome. Thanks for watching 🤠😎🐼

[@mterrylane819]

learned a great deal very enjoyable presentation, thank you phil and caroline!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

So glad you found the history enjoyable, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼🐼

[@susancousins8766]

Blackwood is very interesting and very beautiful with all of it’s art⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜 Great history and explanation of a wonderful place in Wales 💜💜💜

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thanks Susan. We think the art is impressive too, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼🐼

[@annegoodwin4620]

Enjoyed your tour of Blackwood! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 We’re learning so much about Welsh history from your videos!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That's great Anne, so glad you enjoyed the tour, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼🐼

[@djdj4894]

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[@nimywales]

Thanks for the fantastic video as always x

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you Louise, we're so glad you enjoy the videos 🙂😎🐼🐼

[@patcardiff2563]

Your just a lovely storyteller and very Educational thank you so much it’s just lovely to listen xxxxx

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you so much Pat 😎🐼🙂🐼

[@christhompson4270]

Beautiful town, sculptures and history too, awesomeness. Take care and thank you for sharing 👍🙏❤️

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Glad you liked this visit Chris... You take care too. 🙂😎🐼🐼

[@sisD]

Lovely place to visit. ❤

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

So glad you enjoyed the visit, thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼🐼

[@kathleencallaghan4867]

Another great tour, and history lesson.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you so much Kathleen, so glad you enjoyed the tour and the history 🙂😎🐼🐼

[@angelamillard6418]

Lovely little town with a very interesting history. Thank you for taking us along ❤

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

You're welcome Angela, glad you enjoyed it 🙂😎🐼🐼

[@trogwallaby]

My first footstep in Wales was in Blackwood in 1970.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Not a bad place to start....My Grandmother lived in Pontllanfraith, so I've known Blackwood all my life. Hope you enjoyed the video 🙂😎🐼🐼

[@dan63uk]

I was born and bred in Pontllanfraith - Blackwood was my "market town" where I played football for Blackwood Methodist Youth Club.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Hi Dan. My grandmother lived in Brynteg Ave, so we spent a lot of time in Pontllanfraith when we were young. Thanks for watching.

[@cclyon]

I could afford some of those houses this week. If only Wales would let me in. 😁

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

The prices do vary across Wales & they're cheaper in the valleys... We'll complain to the First Minister and tell him to let you in 😄 Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼🐼

[@cclyon]

@@LetsgowithTheJohnsons I would appreciate that. 😊

[@lfurches]

Lovely town. I love all the sculptures and that they are full of meaning to the town. I know artists usually do put thought into the form and function of their work and installations. How they fit into the surroundings and their purpose. I like the use of metal and how this material is so connected to the people who brought coal out of the ground and in turn ran the factories and foundries to make steel. Thanks again for sharing another wonderful place in Wales. I cannot wait to come. Hopefully in the next half decade, I'll get to see all these beautiful places for myself. Cheers Phil and Caroline, have an excellent week filled with all kinds of adventures at home or out.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Hi Laura, so glad you like the art work. And we hope you get to visit Wales yourself soon. Take care and 'Have Fun' 🙂😎🐼🐼

[@leanneh5293]

Thanks for another great video my lovelies!! ❤❤

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Thank you for all you encouragement Leanne 🙂😎🐼🐼

[@missmerrily4830]

What a pleasant place to live, nothwithstanding that noisy road, but a green sanctuary was close at hand and those birds singing away in the background were heartwarming to hear. As was your excellent information, as always Phil. Blackwood was founded by a man who really knew how to make things happen and bring about change. So it's good to see that it's flourishing! Thanks both for a really interesting trip!

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

It's great that you liked so much of the video, and I agree Mr Moggeridge did know how to make a difference. Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼🐼

[@luvparc6787]

Lovely walk down by the river should've hone down there

[@lisewarren2292]

Thanks for the video! 💚

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Our pleasure Lise, glad you liked it 🙂😎🐼🐼

[@christinebories2446]

Very interesting video can you tell me where the Tree is

[@iamshotty]

Love the history. And it looks like it would be a nice place to live too. Well, I am officially "CAUGHT UP" on all the Johnson's adventures!! Bring on many more!! 😍Thank you my lovelies!! xx Teresa❤🇦🇺

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

That was a marathon viewing session Teresa, but we're so happy to know that you enjoyed catching up with videos. We shop in Blackwood every week and my Mam lives just above the town, so it was interesting to learn more about it's history and origin. 🤠😎🐼

[@iamshotty]

@@LetsgowithTheJohnsons❤

[@thecelticdruid7707]

I lived in Cefn Fforest for twenty years. Please do a video of the nearby town of Bargoed.

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Nearly got Bargoed done this week, but when we checked all the footage, there was no sound!! So will try again soon 🙂😎🐼🐼

[@thecelticdruid7707]

@@LetsgowithTheJohnsons Thank you. The town has quite a rich history of mining, Doris Hare, Luke Evans. Historical landmarks.

[@59tante]

Caroline, buy a brick style

[@themcgeefamily7514]

❤ 💙

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

🙂😎🐼🐼

[@cdmikie]

When and why was the railroad taken of the main street of town?

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

In 1865 the Tramway down by the river was upgraded to a railway which introduced the passenger service in 1876, allowing the town to develop. Thanks for watching 🙂😎🐼🐼

[@tsl56]

I keep reading that the railway between Ystrad Mynach and Blackwood could be reinstated as part of the upcoming South Wales Metro; and so it could be tram trains. Any comments or updates, anyone?

[@59tante]

Hello

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

🙂😎🐼🐼

[@sandyblack4856]

Hello

[@LetsgowithTheJohnsons]

Hello Sandy 🙂😎🐼🐼