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Penydarren Park is situated on a hill in the town of
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Penydarren Park from 1930 to 1960 on Thursday and Saturday evenings at 7.15pm and was a popular flapping track (unaffiliated to a governing body). It is listed in the 1947 betting licensing lists as having a capacity of 20,000 It is believed that
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the locals as an open recreational for walks, athletic competitions and team sports. It was redeveloped in the 1890s with a cinder running track and a cycling track added to cater for the fad in foot and cycle racing. An early attempt to bring rugby league to Wales, saw local team
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