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Cymmer Colliery, photograph
Edward Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) makes a pit visit to Cymmer Colliery, Porth in 1919. He is accompanied by the Insoles, owners of the colliery, together with pit officials and inspectors. Note the brand new lamp used by the Prince and the leather skull cap so popular at the period and a forerunner of the hard helmet.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
87.108I/181
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: King Edward VIII
Association Type: associated date
Date: 1919
Creation/Production
unknown
Acquisition
Donation, 2/7/1987
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Material
paper
Location
In store
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