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Prince of Wales Colliery, film negative
Cornwell, John (Mr)
(photographer)
Black and white film negative showing a sketched illustration photographed from a publication, depicting the decision to flood the mine with canal water following an explosion underground, Prince of Wales Colliery, Abercarn, 11 September 1878. Caption under illustration reads 'the Abercarn Colliery disaster - turning the canal water into the pit'. 'Abercarn' is transcribed from original negative bag.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2009.3/1687
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: National Coal Board
Association Type: Colliery
Date: 11/09/1878
Place: Prince of Wales Colliery
Creation/Production
Acquisition
purchase, 20/1/2009
Measurements
Length
(mm): 61
Width
(mm): 62
Material
Film (photographic)
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