#191 Jonny Owen on Industrial Wales (Part 2)

#191 Jonny Owen on Industrial Wales (Part 2)

July 20, 2026 · 34 min · Season 1 · Episode 281

About this episode

In this episode, Jonny Owen discusses the Industrial Revolution era in Wales, focusing on key locations and historical aspects.

This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed! This week we’re joined by friend of the show, producer, writer and actor (and proud Welshman), Jonny Owen to discuss the golden age of Industrial Revolution era Wales! We’ll chat copper in Swansea, the iron town of Merthyr Tydfil, and the sheer volume of steam coal dug out of the Cynon Valley, the Rhondda Valley and the Taff Valley. Jonny is heading to Hamburg in his one day Time Machine so what better time to ask you if this is a good idea? Or what you’d do with yours? Do email: hello@ohwhatatime.com Part 1 is released on Monday and Part 2 on Tuesday - but if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find: •The full archive of bonus episodes •Brand new bonus episodes each month •OWAT subscriber group chats •Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show •PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month. You can also follow us on:  X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop…

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Places: Wales, Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil, Cynon Valley, Rhondda Valley, Taff Valley

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