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  • The Linton Brothers, of whom Samuel was the youngest, were world famous cycling champions at the end of the 19th century.
Bust of Samuel Linton, cyclist, Aberdare
  • Arthur Linton was the most successful of the Linton Brothers, all three of whom were competitive cyclists. Although he won many races in Britain and across Europe, it is Arthur's final race, the Bordeaux to Paris race of 1896, that has won him lasting fame. The race carried a large cash prize, and Arthur was first home to collect it. However, it appears that he took a wrong turn on the route, and as a result he was forced to share the prize money with the second place rider. This was to be the end of Arthur's career. He died two months later having contracted typhoid.
Bust of Arthur Linton, cyclist, Aberdare
  • This photograph shows two gatepiers, featuring heraldic blackamoor busts, which probably date from the 1690s. This was probably the original gateway to the house.
Bodrhyddan Hall, Dyserth: original gateway, 1958
  • Charlotte Guest (1812-95) was the wife of John Josiah Guest, the Dowlais iron master. Although she enjoyed a luxurious life style as a result of her family's industry she is best remembered for her philanthropic concerns for the workers in the area.
Bust of Charlotte Guest, by Joseph Edwards
  • Sydney Curnow Vosper (1866-1942) was a painter and etcher of landscapes and figure subjects. His most famous work is 'Salem' (1908) which shows an old woman in traditional Welsh costume attending a congregation at Salem Chapel, Cefncymerau. Sir William Goscombe John (1860-1952) was a sculptor born in Cardiff whose Gothic-style work became world renowned.
Bust of Sydney Curnow Vosper by Sir William Goscombe John
  • An engineer and antiquarian, Clark worked for Isambard Kingdom Brunel on the Great Western Railway. In 1852 he became a trustee of the Dowlais Ironworks, effectively controlling the works until his death. He was deeply committed to improving the appalling living conditions of the town and was Chairman of the Board of Guardians, of Merthyr Tydfil Poor Law Union, as well as the Local Board of Health.
George Thomas Clark (1809-1898), by Joseph Edwards