Blaenavon Ironworks, Blaenavon
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Facts and practical information
Blaenavon Ironworks is a former industrial site which is now a museum in Blaenavon, Wales. The ironworks was of crucial importance in the development of the ability to use cheap, low quality, high sulphur iron ores worldwide. It was the site of the experiments by Sidney Gilchrist Thomas and his cousin Percy Gilchrist that led to "the basic steel process" or "Gilchrist–Thomas process". ()
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Blaenavon Ironworks open?
Blaenavon Ironworks is open:
- Monday closed
- Tuesday closed
- Wednesday closed
- Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
- Friday 10 am - 4 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
- Sunday closed
Which popular attractions are close to Blaenavon Ironworks?
Nearby attractions include Dyne Steel Incline, Blaenavon (1 min walk), Stack Square, Blaenavon (1 min walk), Blaenavon Industrial Landscape, Blaenavon (13 min walk), Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenavon (20 min walk).
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