In the early 19th century, Clydach was a small village in the Swansea Valley.

Mining played a very important role in the industrial development of the lower Swansea Valley, which was becoming the metallurgical centre of the world.

TawAir was established in 2007 by a group of volunteers committed to bringing community radio to the Swansea Valley.

They were found in the Swansea Valley, tired and hungry and with very little idea where they were.

The result was an easy method to produce anthracite iron, which revolutionized industry in the Swansea Valley.

Up until the mid 18th century most of the Swansea Valley was thickly wooded and sparsely populated.

A mountain course, it enjoys great views of the Swansea Valley.

Despite its direct route to the coast, the line avoided most of the Swansea Valley.

She spent most of her childhood in the Swansea Valley, where her parents ran a public house.

The ward consists of a dense settlement to the east and north around the A4067 road in the Swansea Valley.