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Miners' strike 1984-85, photograph
Williams, Richard
(photographer)
Digital copy of a photograph showing a miners' gala held at Maesteg rugby ground to raise funds for striking miners, June/July 1984. The crowd were addressed by Emlyn Williams, National Union of Mineworkers President. Vi John who was a central figure in the Llynfi and Afan Miners' Support Group, can be seen holding a 'Victory to the Miners' poster.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2025.14/139
Historical Associations
Association Type: Place name
Place: Maesteg
Associated Person/Body: Llynfi and Afan Miners' Support Group
Association Type:
Creation/Production
Acquisition
donation, 14/11/2025
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