Eddie Thomas Sculpture in Merthyr “Bachgen Bach o Colliers Row”

Posted on September 11th, 2007 filed in Merthyr Tydfil, Photos, S & M, Wales

A comprehensive set of photos of the Eddie Thomas sculpture uploaded to the gallery.

The sculpture is situated in Bethesda Gardens, opposite Merthyr Council Offices.

The plaques either side of the plinth read: “Eddie Thomas MBE. Mayor, Councillor and Freeman of Merthyr Tydfil. Born 27th July 1925 at Colliers Row. Died 2nd June 1997. Unveiled by Lord Brooks of Tremorfa 4 June 2000″

And “British, Empire and Welterweight Champion. Eddie also managed British and European Champions and two World Champions. Admired and loved by the community he served. He never forgot his humble beginnings. His charismatic personality naturally made him the ideal ambassador for Merthyr Tydfil. ‘Bachgen bach o Colliers Row’”

Merthyr Tydfil has a rich boxing heritage and Merthyr people are proud of their own local sporting heroes. There are statues for boxers Howard Winstone and Johnny Owen within the main shopping precinct in Merthyr town.