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The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil in the Welsh village of Aberfan

The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil in the Welsh village of Aberfan
Image: © David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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NMW A 56210

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h(cm) image size:28.9
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w(cm) image size:43.3
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h(cm) paper size:43.2
w(cm) paper size:55.9

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