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Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taf Data Recovery
| Ferndale | |
| Welsh: Glynrhedynog | |
  Ferndale
Ferndale shown within Wales |
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| Population | 4,419 [1] |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | |
| Principal area | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Ceremonial county | Mid Glamorgan |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Ferndale |
| Postcode district | CF43 |
| Dialling code | 01443 75 |
| Police | South Wales |
| Fire | South Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Rhondda |
| Welsh Assembly | Rhondda |
| List of places: UK • Wales • | |
Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Ferndale (Welsh: Glynrhedynog, or Trerhondda) is a small town located in the Rhondda Valley in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. Neighbouring villages are Maerdy and Tylorstown. Ferndale was industrialised in the mid 19th century when the first coal mine shaft was sunk in 1857 and was the first village to be intensively industrialised in the Rhondda Valley.[2]
The Welsh language translation of "Ferndale" as Glynrhedynog is controversial. The village was originally known as "Trerhondda" and a number of buildings still carry the name. Older Welsh speakers prefer to use "Trerhondda" over the Council-designated "Glynrhedynog". It doesn't help that "Glynrhedynog" is strictly speaking a mis-translation "Fernydale".
The Welsh language is on the increase in Ferndale after the village adopted the English language during the Industrial revolution. A Welsh language school is situated near the park and the school is named after the park's lake, 'Llyn-y-Forwyn.'
Ferndale Colliery disasters
Two large coal mining colliery disasters occurred in Ferndale during the 19th century. The first occurred on the 8th November 1867, when an underground explosion killed 178 miners at the Ferndale Colliery owned by David Davis and Sons Ltd. The second disaster happened on 10 June 1869 when a further explosion resulted in the death of 53 miners.[3]
Sport
Ferndale is home to rugby union club Ferndale RFC, whose first XV team play in the Welsh Rugby Union leagues.
Adjacent to Llyn y Forwyn is an astro-turf football field that, during the Summer, annually becomes the ground of sports days for many of the local junior schools. Also within the confines of Darran Park can be found a tennis court and bowling green.
A significant introduction of novel sporting in the area became available during December 2007, in the founding of Ferndale Skate Park. The not-for-profit skatepark holds, amongst a café, a pool table, video-gaming equipment and Internet access, indoor ramps available to BMX riders, 'bladers' and skateboarders. The skatepark began with the aim of improving the prospects of school leavers in the area, providing a 'safe haven' from the influences of drugs and alcohol and an attempt to bring sports and healthy living to the area in a novel approach.
Notable persons
Sir Stanley Baker, actor
Meirion James Trow, (1949-) author
External sites
Ferndale Skatepark (FSP)
www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Ferndale and surrounding area
Welsh Coal Mines - local pit histories
