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Universal Colliery, Senghenydd, memorial plate
Circular plate hand painted over glaze with mainly black decoration of flowers, with memorial inscription at centre.
Hand painted plate 'In loving memory of my dear brother Phillip Lower aged 22 years who was accidently killed in Senghenydd explosion Oct. 14 1913. A sudden change and in a moment fell I had not time to bid my friends farewell. Think this not strange death happens unto all. This day was mine tomorrow you may fall. He's gone to rest.' Phillip Lower was 22 years old and lived in St Cenydd Terrace, Senghenydd.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2003.189
Historical Associations
Association Type: colliery
Date: 14/10/1913
Creation/Production
unknown
Acquisition
Donation, 25/9/2003
Measurements
diameter
(mm): 259
Height
(mm): 33
Material
ceramics
Location
Big Pit National Coal Museum : Pit Head Baths Gallery
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