Welsh ballad re. the disaster at the Abercarn Colliery, 10 September 1878, page 1

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This ballad by Abel Jones 'Bardd Crwst' (1829-1901), tells the story of the colliery disaster at Cwmcarn, Monmouthshire, on 10 September 1878. 258 men lost their lives and it is noted that 135 were married men, 68 were single, and 55 were boys. As a result, 131 women were widowed while 363 children lost their fathers.

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The Welsh Library, University of Wales Bangor Information Services
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Reproduced by permission of The Welsh Library, University of Wales Bangor Information Services
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The Welsh Library, University of Wales Bangor Information Services 2004
Publisher Ref:
GTJ18716
Item uploaded:
26/1/2010
Date originally created:
10/9/1878
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