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Lewis Merthyr Colliery, photograph
"The Queen and the shy colliery boy, R. Morris". Following their coronation King George V and Queen Mary toured the South Wales Coalfield and paid a visit to a Rhodda pit. A special tram was built for the Queen and drawn by a colliery pony. The collier boy on the right (R. Morris), due to make a presentation, is overcome by shyness.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
87.108I/57
Creation/Production
Chapman
Date: 27/06/1912
Acquisition
Donation, 2/7/1987
Measurements
Length
(mm): 505
Width
(mm): 635
Material
paper
Location
In store
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