Last Alteration: Wednesday 20 August 2008
Anacomp Magnetics
Anacomp Magnetics
Intermediate Road, Brynmawr, Gwent, NP3 3YA
Formerly known as RCA International
Owned by RCA International, the buildings were unoccupied at the time of filming; the site is now owned by Anacomp Magnetics.
11 Aug 2008: Scott Frankton: The factory is derelict and looks like its going to be demolished imminently.
How to get here:
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Road: A465 - Follow the A465 to Brynmawr, to the roundabout with the A467 east of the town. Follow the A4047 into town, turning right into Rhyd Clydach. At the end, turn right into Intermediate Road, and this crosses the A465 and leads to the factory. (10.8 miles, 16m) +
roadside
Access: privateStatus: recognisableFront
Photograph taken: 11th August 2008 by Scott Frankton
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The Green Death (1)
Filmed: 16 Mar 1973
Stevens arrives back at Global Chemicals to find a demonstration.
The Green Death (2)
Filmed: 19 Mar 1973
The Doctor tries to evade capture by the guards.
The Green Death (6)
Filmed: 16 Mar 1973
The Doctor pulls a guard away from Global Chemicals before it explodes.
Additional Notes:
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The building in the immediate front seen in the shots has been demolished, though this has now exposed the steps in the side alley where the Doctor ducks into.
Access: privateStatus: recognisableFront (left)
Photograph taken: 11th August 2008 by Scott Frankton
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The Green Death (2)
Filmed: 16 Mar 1973
The Doctor is confronted by guards at Global Chemicals
Additional Notes:
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Some time in the past the factory was expanded further east.
Access: privateStatus: demolishedSide (old offices)
Photograph taken: 11th August 2008 by Scott Frankton
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The Green Death (1)
Filmed: 16 Mar 1973
The Doctor arrives at Global Chemicals.
The Green Death (6)
Filmed: 20 Mar 1973
Yates escapes from Global Chemicals.
Additional Notes:
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The black office complex was demolished some time ago, but this does allow a view to the front, old entrance.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Gellifelen Railway Tunnels (The Pirate Planet): 1.22 miles.
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Bwlch y Garn (The Pirate Planet): 2.49 miles.
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Big Pit (The Pirate Planet): 3.33 miles.
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Coity Mountain (The Pirate Planet): 3.47 miles.
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Trefil Quarry (Planet of the Ood): 4.91 miles.
Notable photographs of the location
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A465 Dual Carriageway proposals - View of the building from the air
Related Stories
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The Green Death [16,19,20 Mar 1973]
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