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Plaque
Plaque in memory of Penallta men who died during the 1984 strike. Terence Leaves and James Jones were killed in a traffic accident while picketing. Michael Rice was killed while undertaking essential safety work sanctioned by the N.U.M. underground in Penallta Colliery during the strike. The plaque was commissioned by Rhymney Valley Womens’ Support Group who asked for it to go on display at Big Pit. Brass plaque mounted on wood.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2008.92
Historical Associations
Association Type: Colliery
Date: 1984-1985
Place: Penallta Colliery
Associated Person/Body: Rhymney Valley Women Support Group
Association Type: Commissioned by
Acquisition
donation, 29/9/2008
Measurements
mount
(mm): 455
mount
(mm): 605
Length
(mm): 358
Width
(mm): 485
Material
Brass
Wood
Location
Big Pit National Coal Museum : Office Foyer
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