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Football which belonged to Carl Minett of Aberfan. Carl was seven years old when he was killed in his classroom in Pantglas Junior School Aberfan on 21 October 1966. His ten-year-old sister, Marylyn, was also killed. Carl's family remember him spending hours playing with his football. After the disaster, the ball was safely kept by Carl's father (Cliff Minett) in their home named 'Carlyn', in memory of Carl and Marylyn.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2026.17.2
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Minett, Carl
Association Type: Owner
Date: 21/10/1966
Place: Aberfan
Acquisition
Donation, 5/5/2026
Measurements
Width
(mm): 220
Height
(mm): 220
Material
Leather
Categories
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