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3. Tanneries, Mills and Poaching

Episode 3 of 6

Chris Tally Evans discovers how important the river Wye has been to the economy of Rhayader. From 2009.

Chris Tally Evans evokes the sights and sounds of the River Wye as it flows yards from his garden in Rhayader in Mid Wales.

Chris walks the banks of the Wye and discovers how important the river has been to the economy of the town of Rhayader - legally and not so legally. Stories of tanneries, mills, flannel works, electricity and poaching.

Produced by Steve Groves

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in 2009.

15 minutes

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Wed 15 Jan 2025 09:30
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  • Sun 1 Mar 2009 14:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 16 Dec 2009 15:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 15 Jan 2025 09:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra