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25.04.25 Guests gathered at the New Plaza in Port Talbot for a captivating evening with esteemed biographer Angela V. John, who shared insights from her latest book, Behind the Scenes: The Dramatic Lives of Philip Burton. The event began at 6pm and drew a keen audience eager to learn more about the man who played […]

25.04.25 In April, we welcomed a full tour bus to the Richard Burton Guided Tour in the actor’s birthplace of Pontrhydyfen, and his childhood hometown of Taibach. Visitors learnt all about how the local communities and landscaped shaped the young rugby fan and miner’s son, Richie Jenkins, into global Hollywood sensation Richard Burton. Testimonials: “Thank