Senghenydd Colliery (Universal Pit)

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carnkie
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16 years ago

Dai the Pitmans uploads of very many archive photos have all been great but I have to say the photo history of the Senghenydd Colliery (Universal Pit) disaster is something else. Thanks for uploading and sharing them. :thumbsup:

The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.

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ICLOK
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16 years ago

I have to agree Carn, the photo set is quite stunning, its good to see the plans too.

EDIT ... I just read that an estimated 1500 dependents were left without a bread winner and that the fines handed out to the pit amounted to £24... making each miners life worth 6p in todays money...

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh Creeper!!!!!

viewer
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16 years ago

I'll third that.

Photos are fantastic. Thanks for the uploads Dai. :thumbsup:

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rufenig
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16 years ago

For those who have not seen the full report see page 29 on this link.
http://www.cmhrc.co.uk/cms/document/1911_13.pdf

BertyBasset
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16 years ago

The Senghenydd list of the dead is truly appalling. I had heard of the disaster before, but had not really appreciated the effect on families before seeing the names and those they left behind.

Robin