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| − | '''West Glamorgan''' (Welsh: ''Gorllewin Morgannwg'') is a former county in south [[Wales]]. It was created in 1974 and included four local government districts, [[Swansea]], [[Lliw Valley]], [[Neath]] and [[Port Talbot]] | + | [[File:WalesWestGlamorgan.png|thumb|West Glamorgan shown within Wales]]'''West Glamorgan''' (Welsh: ''Gorllewin Morgannwg'') is a former county in south [[Wales]]. It was created in 1974 and included four local government districts, [[Swansea]], [[Lliw Valley]], [[Neath]] and [[Port Talbot]] |
| − | The county was abolished in 1996, and replaced with two unitary authorities:[[Swansea]] | + | The county was abolished in 1996, and replaced with two unitary authorities: [[Swansea]] and [[Neath Port Talbot]]. West Glamorgan was retained for ceremonial purposes as a preserved county. |
It is part of the [[South Wales Police]] area. | It is part of the [[South Wales Police]] area. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:27, 29 January 2014
West Glamorgan (Welsh: Gorllewin Morgannwg) is a former county in south Wales. It was created in 1974 and included four local government districts, Swansea, Lliw Valley, Neath and Port Talbot
The county was abolished in 1996, and replaced with two unitary authorities: Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. West Glamorgan was retained for ceremonial purposes as a preserved county.
It is part of the South Wales Police area.
