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Pin brooch bought by Marylyn Minett of Aberfan as a present for her mother, Iris. Marylyn was ten years old when she was killed in her class room in Pantglas Junior School Aberfan on 21 October 1966. Her seven-year-old brother, Carl, was also killed. Marylyn bought the pin brooch as a present for her mother, Iris, when she went on a school trip to Barry Island. After the disaster, Iris kept the brooch close to her at all times. Iris and Cliff Minett named their home 'Carlyn', in memory of Carl and Marylyn.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2026.17.4
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Minett, Marylyn
Association Type: Owner
Date: 21/10/1966
Place: Aberfan
Acquisition
Donation, 5/5/2026
Measurements
Width
(mm): 40
Depth
(mm): 5
Categories
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