Safety Lamp from the Cambrian Collieries, Clydach Vale, 20th century

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This type of safety lamp is still in use today in coal mines to warn the miners of the presence of gas underground.

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24/07/2009

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Pontypridd Museum

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Reproduced by permission of Pontypridd Museum

Pontypridd Museum 2004

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GTJ74944

Item uploaded:

28/1/2010

Date originally created:

1900-1999

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