Albion Colliery Disaster Memorial

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Remembering those who perished

The graves of those who died in the disaster.

The graves of those who died in the disaster.

The graves of those who died in the disaster.

The graves of those who died in the disaster.

These brooches were produced in various precious metals to raise funds for the families of the disaster victims.

Monument to the 11 unidentified casualties.

About the Albion colliery

Location: Cilfynydd, near Pontypridd, South Wales

Opened: 1887 by the Albion Steam Coal Company

Ownership History:

Powell Duffryn Company

National Coal Board (from 1947)

Closure: 1966

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