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3. Tanneries, Mills and Poaching
Episode 3 of 5
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 river banks and discovers how important the river has been to the economy of the town of Rhayader - legally and not so legally.
With stories of tanneries, mills, flannel works, electricity and poaching.
Producer: Steve Groves
First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in February 2009.
Last on
Wed 15 Jan 2025
09:30
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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- Wed 15 Jan 2025 09:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra