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Cambrian No 1 flame safety lamp
E. Thomas & Williams Ltd
(Manufacturer)
Thomas & Williams Ltd.
(Manufacturer)
Cambrian No 1 flame safety lamp that was found in the slurry from the collapsed Tip No.7 Merthyr Vale Colliery, Aberfan, on 21 October 1966. It was found by Mr Trevor Davies of Hoover's rescue team while digging water channels below Hafod Tanglwys Uchaf farmhouse.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2022.11
Historical Associations
Association Type: Place name
Date: 21/10/1966
Place: Aberfan
Association Type: Colliery
Place: Merthyr Vale Colliery
Creation/Production
Role: Manufacturer
Place: Aberdare
Period: 1920s-1930s
Acquisition
donation, 30/8/2022
Location
St Fagans Wales Is gallery : Aberfan
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