The 5 Most Powerful Families of Wales That Transformed Britain

Coal, iron and copper turned the green valleys of Wales into the furnace of the British Empire. Behind the smoke stood a few families who controlled the mines, the ironworks and the ports, and made fortunes that rivalled the richest in Europe. In this documentary we reveal who they were and what their power cost the people who worked for them. Notice: This video uses AI-generated images and voice for illustrative and educational purposes. The scenes are historical recreations and not real photographs from the period.