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The Queen talks to one of the oldest survivors of the Aberfan disaster, Joanna Rees (97) during her visit to the small Welsh village today (Friday). The community was left devastated more than 30 years ago when an avalanche of coal waste engulfed the local school killing 116 children and 28 adults on October 21 1966. See PA story ROYAL Wales. ROTA PIC, THE TIMES Stock Photo

RM2D2XRJ0–The Queen talks to one of the oldest survivors of the Aberfan disaster, Joanna Rees (97) during her visit to the small Welsh village today (Friday). The community was left devastated more than 30 years ago when an avalanche of coal waste engulfed the local school killing 116 children and 28 adults on October 21 1966. See PA story ROYAL Wales. ROTA PIC, THE TIMES

Coventry Red Cross Volunteers leave for Aberfan, Wales, Tuesday 25th October 1966. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that occurred in the Welsh village of Aberfan on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Stock Photo

RM2HT2D67–Coventry Red Cross Volunteers leave for Aberfan, Wales, Tuesday 25th October 1966. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that occurred in the Welsh village of Aberfan on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

The moving mountain of coal sludge after the disaster at Aberfan when the coal tip avalanched through the Pantglas Junior School, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Stock Photo

RMG83C3M–The moving mountain of coal sludge after the disaster at Aberfan when the coal tip avalanched through the Pantglas Junior School, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

The Aberfan disaster was the catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip on 21 October 1966. The tip had been created on a mountain slope above the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, and overlaid a natural spring. A period of heavy rain led to a build-up of water within the tip which caused it to suddenly slide downhill as a slurry, killing 116 children and 28 adults as it engulfed Pantglas Junior School and a row of houses. The tip was the responsibility of the National Coal Board (NCB), and the subsequent inquiry placed the blame for the disaster on the organisation and nine na Stock Photo

RM2K08AP7–The Aberfan disaster was the catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip on 21 October 1966. The tip had been created on a mountain slope above the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, and overlaid a natural spring. A period of heavy rain led to a build-up of water within the tip which caused it to suddenly slide downhill as a slurry, killing 116 children and 28 adults as it engulfed Pantglas Junior School and a row of houses. The tip was the responsibility of the National Coal Board (NCB), and the subsequent inquiry placed the blame for the disaster on the organisation and nine na

Aberfan memorial to the 116 children and 28 adults who died in the 1966 Aberfan disaster Stock Photo

RMD1D9EK–Aberfan memorial to the 116 children and 28 adults who died in the 1966 Aberfan disaster

Image ©Licensed to Parsons Media. 28/04/2023. Aberfan , United Kingdom. Aberfan. Aberfan is a former coal mining village in the Taff Valley 4 mi (6 km) south of the town of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. On 21 October 1966, it became known for the Aberfan disaster, when a colliery spoil tip collapsed into homes and a school, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Parsons Media Stock Photo

RM2R1YHGX–Image ©Licensed to Parsons Media. 28/04/2023. Aberfan , United Kingdom. Aberfan. Aberfan is a former coal mining village in the Taff Valley 4 mi (6 km) south of the town of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. On 21 October 1966, it became known for the Aberfan disaster, when a colliery spoil tip collapsed into homes and a school, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Parsons Media

Aberfan Memorial Garden, on the site of Pantglas Junior School where the disaster occurred in 1966 killing 116 children and 28 adults, Wales Stock Photo

RM2B2CX5R–Aberfan Memorial Garden, on the site of Pantglas Junior School where the disaster occurred in 1966 killing 116 children and 28 adults, Wales

RM2HT2WPG–Coventry Red Cross Volunteers leave for Aberfan, Wales, Tuesday 25th October 1966. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that occurred in the Welsh village of Aberfan on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

RMG83C3H–The moving mountain of coal sludge after the disaster at Aberfan when the coal tip avalanched through the Pantglas Junior School, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

RMD1D9F9–Aberfan memorial to the 116 children and 28 adults who died in the 1966 Aberfan disaster

RM2R1YHGP–Image ©Licensed to Parsons Media. 28/04/2023. Aberfan , United Kingdom. Aberfan. Aberfan is a former coal mining village in the Taff Valley 4 mi (6 km) south of the town of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. On 21 October 1966, it became known for the Aberfan disaster, when a colliery spoil tip collapsed into homes and a school, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Parsons Media

RM2B2CX8N–Aberfan Memorial Garden, on the site of Pantglas Junior School where the disaster occurred in 1966 killing 116 children and 28 adults, Wales

RM2HT1K62–Coventry Red Cross Volunteers leave for Aberfan, Wales, Tuesday 25th October 1966. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that occurred in the Welsh village of Aberfan on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

At work on the mountain of coal sludge after the disaster at Aberfan when the coal tip avalanched through the Pantglas Junior School, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Stock Photo

RMG83C3T–At work on the mountain of coal sludge after the disaster at Aberfan when the coal tip avalanched through the Pantglas Junior School, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

Coventry Aberfan Fund Raising Event, car trek to Stratford, London, 31st October 1966. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that occurred in the Welsh village of Aberfan on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Stock Photo

RM2HT2GDK–Coventry Aberfan Fund Raising Event, car trek to Stratford, London, 31st October 1966. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that occurred in the Welsh village of Aberfan on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

The scene at Aberfan, Glamorgan, after a man-made mountain of pit waste slid down onto Pantglas School and a row of housing killing 116 children and 28 adults. Stock Photo

RMG4505E–The scene at Aberfan, Glamorgan, after a man-made mountain of pit waste slid down onto Pantglas School and a row of housing killing 116 children and 28 adults.

RM2R1YHGB–Image ©Licensed to Parsons Media. 28/04/2023. Aberfan , United Kingdom. Aberfan. Aberfan is a former coal mining village in the Taff Valley 4 mi (6 km) south of the town of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. On 21 October 1966, it became known for the Aberfan disaster, when a colliery spoil tip collapsed into homes and a school, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Parsons Media

File photo dated 21/10/66 of the scene at Aberfan, Glamorgan, after a man-made mountain of pit waste slid down onto Pantglas School and a row of housing killing 116 children and 28 adults. The Aberfan clock, which stopped at 9.13am, the moment the Aberfan disaster struck on October 21 1966., has been donated to the Amgueddfa Cymru, the National Museum Wales' permanent collection, and will form part of the collections at St Fagans National Museum of History. Issue date: Monday January 24, 2022. Stock Photo

RM2HHF7K5–File photo dated 21/10/66 of the scene at Aberfan, Glamorgan, after a man-made mountain of pit waste slid down onto Pantglas School and a row of housing killing 116 children and 28 adults. The Aberfan clock, which stopped at 9.13am, the moment the Aberfan disaster struck on October 21 1966., has been donated to the Amgueddfa Cymru, the National Museum Wales' permanent collection, and will form part of the collections at St Fagans National Museum of History. Issue date: Monday January 24, 2022.

RM2B2CX8F–Aberfan Memorial Garden, on the site of Pantglas Junior School where the disaster occurred in 1966 killing 116 children and 28 adults, Wales

Accidents and Disasters - Aberfan Disaster - Wales Stock Photo

RMG83C3N–Accidents and Disasters - Aberfan Disaster - Wales

RM2HT1HDP–Coventry Aberfan Fund Raising Event, car trek to Stratford, London, 31st October 1966. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that occurred in the Welsh village of Aberfan on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

RM2B2CX8B–Aberfan Memorial Garden, on the site of Pantglas Junior School where the disaster occurred in 1966 killing 116 children and 28 adults, Wales

RMG83C3G–Accidents and Disasters - Aberfan Disaster - Wales

RMG9XY33–ABERFAN DISASTER

RMG5C1YF–ABERFAN : 1966

RM2HT1J9B–Coventry Aberfan Fund Raising Event, car trek to Stratford, London, 31st October 1966. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that occurred in the Welsh village of Aberfan on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

RM2B2CX85–Aberfan Memorial Garden, on the site of Pantglas Junior School where the disaster occurred in 1966 killing 116 children and 28 adults, Wales

RM2HT35KX–Coventry Aberfan Fund Raising Event, car trek to Stratford, London, 31st October 1966. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that occurred in the Welsh village of Aberfan on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

RM2B2CX8D–Aberfan Memorial Garden, on the site of Pantglas Junior School where the disaster occurred in 1966 killing 116 children and 28 adults, Wales

RM2HT1Y4B–Coventry Aberfan Fund Raising Event, car trek to Stratford, London, 31st October 1966. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that occurred in the Welsh village of Aberfan on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

Sign at Aberfan Memorial Garden, on the site of Pantglas Junior School where the disaster occurred in 1966 killing 116 children and 28 adults, Wales Stock Photo

RM2B2CX5A–Sign at Aberfan Memorial Garden, on the site of Pantglas Junior School where the disaster occurred in 1966 killing 116 children and 28 adults, Wales

RM2HT2K0C–Coventry Aberfan Fund Raising Event, car trek to Stratford, London, 31st October 1966. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that occurred in the Welsh village of Aberfan on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

RM2B2CX87–Sign at Aberfan Memorial Garden, on the site of Pantglas Junior School where the disaster occurred in 1966 killing 116 children and 28 adults, Wales

RM2HT2M2M–Coventry Aberfan Fund Raising Event, car trek to Stratford, London, 31st October 1966. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that occurred in the Welsh village of Aberfan on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

RM2HT234E–Coventry Aberfan Fund Raising Event, car trek to Stratford, London, 31st October 1966. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that occurred in the Welsh village of Aberfan on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

RM2HT2N3G–Coventry Aberfan Fund Raising Event, car trek to Stratford, London, 31st October 1966. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that occurred in the Welsh village of Aberfan on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

RM2HT25H4–Coventry Aberfan Fund Raising Event, car trek to Stratford, London, 31st October 1966. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that occurred in the Welsh village of Aberfan on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

The Aberfan Tribunal, Cardiff, , South Wales, 20th April 1967 Lord Robens talks to the press at Cardiff today The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Stock Photo

RM2HW634Y–The Aberfan Tribunal, Cardiff, , South Wales, 20th April 1967 Lord Robens talks to the press at Cardiff today The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

RM2HW66PD–The Aberfan Tribunal, Cardiff, , South Wales, 20th April 1967 Lord Robens talks to the press at Cardiff today The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

RM2HW51WM–The Aberfan Tribunal, Cardiff, , South Wales, 20th April 1967 Lord Robens talks to the press at Cardiff today The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden.

Aberfan, South Wales, 21st October 1966 The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Picture shows the mud that has come to a halt destroying a major part of the village of Aberfan. Picture taken 21st October 1966 Stock Photo

RM2HT2DYX–Aberfan, South Wales, 21st October 1966 The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Picture shows the mud that has come to a halt destroying a major part of the village of Aberfan. Picture taken 21st October 1966

RM2HW5RPK–The Aberfan Tribunal, Cardiff, , South Wales, 20th April 1967 Lord Robens talks to the press at Cardiff today The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 20th April 1967

RM2HW5RN3–The Aberfan Tribunal, Cardiff, , South Wales, 20th April 1967 Lord Robens talks to the press at Cardiff today The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 20th April 1967

RM2HW6F0J–The Aberfan Tribunal, Cardiff, , South Wales, 20th April 1967 Lord Robens talks to the press at Cardiff today The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 20th April 1967

Aberfan - 27th October 1966 The Aberfan hillside cemetery, a row of coffins as the mass funerals take place. Family members and local villagers pay their respects. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture take Stock Photo

RM2HT1JYM–Aberfan - 27th October 1966 The Aberfan hillside cemetery, a row of coffins as the mass funerals take place. Family members and local villagers pay their respects. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture take

Aberfan - 27th October 1966. Mourners walk through the streets, on their way to the cemetery to attend the mass funeral for victims of the Aberfan mud slide disaster. T The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture Stock Photo

RM2HT20DH–Aberfan - 27th October 1966. Mourners walk through the streets, on their way to the cemetery to attend the mass funeral for victims of the Aberfan mud slide disaster. T The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture

Aberfan - 22nd October 1966 The Duke of Edinburgh talks to the police and the men of Aberfan, to raise morale and praise them for their efforts in finding hope at The Pantglas Junior School. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memo Stock Photo

RM2HT1JEY–Aberfan - 22nd October 1966 The Duke of Edinburgh talks to the police and the men of Aberfan, to raise morale and praise them for their efforts in finding hope at The Pantglas Junior School. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memo

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 A bonfire is made near to where the mud slide has come to a halt, to burn the wood and wreckage of the school and local houses. This will help clear the area, as the rescue effort for survivors continues. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults Stock Photo

RM2HT2P8G–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 A bonfire is made near to where the mud slide has come to a halt, to burn the wood and wreckage of the school and local houses. This will help clear the area, as the rescue effort for survivors continues. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults

Aberfan, South Wales, circa 21st October 1966 Local villagers help each other, ferrying each other in whatever vehicles they can to deliver supplies and get people to safety. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Pi Stock Photo

RM2HT3499–Aberfan, South Wales, circa 21st October 1966 Local villagers help each other, ferrying each other in whatever vehicles they can to deliver supplies and get people to safety. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Pi

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local men and the emergency services hastily dig through the mud for survivors at The Pantglas Junior School. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 21st October 1966The eve Stock Photo

RM2HT35NC–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local men and the emergency services hastily dig through the mud for survivors at The Pantglas Junior School. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 21st October 1966The eve

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Two young school girls watch anxiously in bewilderment and disbelief as the rescue effort for survivors at The Pantglas Junior School frantically goes on. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial gard Stock Photo

RM2HT1W0X–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Two young school girls watch anxiously in bewilderment and disbelief as the rescue effort for survivors at The Pantglas Junior School frantically goes on. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial gard

Aberfan, South Wales, circa 21st October 1966 Aerial picture showing The Pantglas Junior School, collapsed under the weight of mud, and the many villagers and emergency services helping to fee trapped children and adults. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The orig Stock Photo

RM2HT1T84–Aberfan, South Wales, circa 21st October 1966 Aerial picture showing The Pantglas Junior School, collapsed under the weight of mud, and the many villagers and emergency services helping to fee trapped children and adults. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The orig

RM2HT2NHN–Aberfan, South Wales, circa 21st October 1966 Aerial picture showing The Pantglas Junior School, collapsed under the weight of mud, and the many villagers and emergency services helping to fee trapped children and adults. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The orig

RM2HT1KNG–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local men and the emergency services hastily dig through the mud for survivors at The Pantglas Junior School. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 21st October 1966The ev

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 A police woman and policeman trying to restore some calm and order in the village as the rescue effort goes on. The police lady is making way for a possible emergency service vehicle to get through. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Th Stock Photo

RM2HT2D4N–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 A police woman and policeman trying to restore some calm and order in the village as the rescue effort goes on. The police lady is making way for a possible emergency service vehicle to get through. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Th

RM2HT2T71–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 A bonfire is made near to where the mud slide has come to a halt, to burn the wood and wreckage of the school and local houses. This will help clear the area, as the rescue effort for survivors continues. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local men and the emergency services hastily dig through the mud for survivors at The Pantglas Junior School. A man studies the rescue scene, before rejoining the efforts. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is n Stock Photo

RM2HT1NYB–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local men and the emergency services hastily dig through the mud for survivors at The Pantglas Junior School. A man studies the rescue scene, before rejoining the efforts. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is n

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local men, emergency services all dig for possible signs of life at The Pantglas Junior School, which has collapsed in a catastrophic mud slide. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Pict Stock Photo

RM2HT25NK–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local men, emergency services all dig for possible signs of life at The Pantglas Junior School, which has collapsed in a catastrophic mud slide. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Pict

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 At The Pantglas Junior School, local villagers and emergency services help each other to move wood and obstacles out of the way, hoping to reach those stranded in the mud slide. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school sit Stock Photo

RM2HT2YEJ–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 At The Pantglas Junior School, local villagers and emergency services help each other to move wood and obstacles out of the way, hoping to reach those stranded in the mud slide. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school sit

RM2HT25YY–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 A bonfire is made near to where the mud slide has come to a halt, to burn the wood and wreckage of the school and local houses. This will help clear the area, as the rescue effort for survivors continues. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults

RM2HT2T5H–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local men and the emergency services hastily dig through the mud for survivors at The Pantglas Junior School. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 21st October 1966The even

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Two young school girls prey for the safety of those trapped in the mud, as the rescue effort for survivors at The Pantglas Junior School frantically goes on. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial g Stock Photo

RM2HT2YT6–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Two young school girls prey for the safety of those trapped in the mud, as the rescue effort for survivors at The Pantglas Junior School frantically goes on. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial g

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Aerial picture, taken from a plane, shows the town of Aberfan below, the mud slide, and how the mud as destroyed the school and houses in the town below. Lines of people queue to help the rescue effort. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Stock Photo

RM2HT1MFB–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Aerial picture, taken from a plane, shows the town of Aberfan below, the mud slide, and how the mud as destroyed the school and houses in the town below. Lines of people queue to help the rescue effort. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Onlookers in the town of Aberfan, young and old, look shocked and bewildered, as the rescue effort at The Pantglas Junior School goes on. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture tak Stock Photo

RM2HT1HXE–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Onlookers in the town of Aberfan, young and old, look shocked and bewildered, as the rescue effort at The Pantglas Junior School goes on. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture tak

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Two miners, at The Pantglas Junior School, look tired but determined to keep going with the rescue attempts to free children trapped in the mudslide. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Stock Photo

RM2HT3682–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Two miners, at The Pantglas Junior School, look tired but determined to keep going with the rescue attempts to free children trapped in the mudslide. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden.

RM2HT3371–Aberfan, South Wales, circa 21st October 1966 Aerial picture showing The Pantglas Junior School, collapsed under the weight of mud, and the many villagers and emergency services helping to fee trapped children and adults. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The orig

RM2HT1T7G–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 A bonfire is made near to where the mud slide has come to a halt, to burn the wood and wreckage of the school and local houses. This will help clear the area, as the rescue effort for survivors continues. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults

RM2HT2M7K–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local men and the emergency services hastily dig through the mud for survivors at The Pantglas Junior School. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 21st October 1966The eve

RM2HT3068–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local men, emergency services all dig for possible signs of life at The Pantglas Junior School, which has collapsed in a catastrophic mud slide. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Pict

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Miners, villages and emergency services, on the roof of The Pantglas Junior School, hoping for signs of life below. They will eventually knock this roof down to gain better access to the mud below. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The Stock Photo

RM2HT2HBN–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Miners, villages and emergency services, on the roof of The Pantglas Junior School, hoping for signs of life below. They will eventually knock this roof down to gain better access to the mud below. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The

RM2HT1HXP–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local men and the emergency services hastily dig through the mud for survivors at The Pantglas Junior School. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 21st October 1966The even

RM2HT2043–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local men and the emergency services hastily dig through the mud for survivors at The Pantglas Junior School. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 21st October 1966The ev

Aberfan - 27th October 1966 The Aberfan hillside cemetery, as the mass funerals take place. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 27th October 1966The events of Friday, 21 October 1966 Tip no. 7, which Stock Photo

RM2HT34Y4–Aberfan - 27th October 1966 The Aberfan hillside cemetery, as the mass funerals take place. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 27th October 1966The events of Friday, 21 October 1966 Tip no. 7, which

Aberfan - 27th October 1966 The huge cross of wreaths on the Aberfan hillside cemetery, as the funerals take place. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 27th October 1966The events of Friday, 21 Octob Stock Photo

RM2HT1W8D–Aberfan - 27th October 1966 The huge cross of wreaths on the Aberfan hillside cemetery, as the funerals take place. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 27th October 1966The events of Friday, 21 Octob

Aberfan - 27th October 1966 The hugh cross of wreaths on the Aberfan hillside cemetery, as the funerals take place. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 27th October 1966The events of Friday, 21 Octob Stock Photo

RM2HT2H75–Aberfan - 27th October 1966 The hugh cross of wreaths on the Aberfan hillside cemetery, as the funerals take place. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 27th October 1966The events of Friday, 21 Octob

RM2HT2W9H–Aberfan - 27th October 1966 The huge cross of wreaths on the Aberfan hillside cemetery, as the funerals take place. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 27th October 1966The events of Friday, 21 Octob

RM2HT2M8A–Coventry Red Cross Volunteers leave for Aberfan, Wales, Tuesday 25th October 1966. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that occurred in the Welsh village of Aberfan on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.The events of Friday, 21 October 1966Tip no. 7, which was 500 feet above the village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, started to slide at 9.15 am. It was the last day before half-term at the Pantglas schools below. It first hit a farm, killing everybody in it. Then it engulfed Pantglas Junior School, killing 109 children and five te

RM2HT29J3–Coventry Red Cross Volunteers leave for Aberfan, Wales, Tuesday 25th October 1966. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that occurred in the Welsh village of Aberfan on Friday 21 October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.The events of Friday, 21 October 1966Tip no. 7, which was 500 feet above the village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, started to slide at 9.15 am. It was the last day before half-term at the Pantglas schools below. It first hit a farm, killing everybody in it. Then it engulfed Pantglas Junior School, killing 109 children and five te

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local emergency services and miners, travel high up onto the hillside, to put up sand bags along the route of the mud slide to stem any further flow of mud. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial Stock Photo

RM2HT1P0E–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local emergency services and miners, travel high up onto the hillside, to put up sand bags along the route of the mud slide to stem any further flow of mud. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Men line up to pass sandbags filled with the hillside mud, away from the disaster zone. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 21st October 1966The events of Friday, 21 Octob Stock Photo

RM2HT2AD3–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Men line up to pass sandbags filled with the hillside mud, away from the disaster zone. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 21st October 1966The events of Friday, 21 Octob

Aberfan, South Wales, circa 21st October 1966 Local villagers, families, young and old look on in horror towards the school and scene of devastation, waiting for news. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture t Stock Photo

RM2HT1XD9–Aberfan, South Wales, circa 21st October 1966 Local villagers, families, young and old look on in horror towards the school and scene of devastation, waiting for news. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture t

RM2HT2P5G–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local emergency services and miners, travel high up onto the hillside, to put up sand bags along the route of the mud slide to stem any further flow of mud. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Aerial picture, taken from a plane, shows the town of Aberfan below, the hill and mud slide, and how the mud as destroyed the school and houses in the town below. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memor Stock Photo

RM2HT2MPY–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Aerial picture, taken from a plane, shows the town of Aberfan below, the hill and mud slide, and how the mud as destroyed the school and houses in the town below. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memor

Crowds block the road leading to Pantglas Junior School at Aberfan as rescue workers force their way in to the crushed school building. The school and parts of the village were entomb in mud following a land slide from the local mine spoil heap killing 116 children and 28 adults. 21st October 1966The events of Friday, 21 October 1966Tip no. 7, which was 500 feet above the village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, started to slide at 9.15 am. It was the last day before half-term at the Pantglas schools below. It first hit a farm, killing everybody in it. Then it engulfed Pantglas Junior School, Stock Photo

RM2HT1XMF–Crowds block the road leading to Pantglas Junior School at Aberfan as rescue workers force their way in to the crushed school building. The school and parts of the village were entomb in mud following a land slide from the local mine spoil heap killing 116 children and 28 adults. 21st October 1966The events of Friday, 21 October 1966Tip no. 7, which was 500 feet above the village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, started to slide at 9.15 am. It was the last day before half-term at the Pantglas schools below. It first hit a farm, killing everybody in it. Then it engulfed Pantglas Junior School,

Aberfan, South Wales, circa 21st October 1966 A young miner, taking a quick great for a much needed cigarette, looks sad, bewildered and tearful at the site of The Pantglas Junior School as the recovery effort goes on. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The origina Stock Photo

RM2HT2RTH–Aberfan, South Wales, circa 21st October 1966 A young miner, taking a quick great for a much needed cigarette, looks sad, bewildered and tearful at the site of The Pantglas Junior School as the recovery effort goes on. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The origina

RM2HT1P05–Aberfan, South Wales, 21st October 1966 The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. Picture shows a body having been uncovered,is pass out of the school window to the helping locals and rescue services Picture taken 21st October 1966The events of Friday, 21 October 1966 T

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local people in Aberfan gather in mass to watch the news reports of the Aberfan disaster in the town's Rediffusion Television Shop. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 2 Stock Photo

RM2HT355E–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local people in Aberfan gather in mass to watch the news reports of the Aberfan disaster in the town's Rediffusion Television Shop. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 2

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local men and the emergency services hastily dig through the mud for survivors at The Pantglas Junior School. A man holds a sand bag ready to be filled with mud and taken away. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school sit Stock Photo

RM2HT2WH1–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Local men and the emergency services hastily dig through the mud for survivors at The Pantglas Junior School. A man holds a sand bag ready to be filled with mud and taken away. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school sit

Aberfan Disaster - 21st October 1966 Picture shows the mud in Moy Road. Houses on the left, Pantglas Junior School on the right. Both are no longer there in 2016. The school is a memorial park, and the houses are a green leading down to the new community centre. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, on 21 October 1966, It engulfed the Pantglas Junior School in Moy Road, killing 116 children and 28 adults. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to s Stock Photo

RM2HT2FCK–Aberfan Disaster - 21st October 1966 Picture shows the mud in Moy Road. Houses on the left, Pantglas Junior School on the right. Both are no longer there in 2016. The school is a memorial park, and the houses are a green leading down to the new community centre. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, on 21 October 1966, It engulfed the Pantglas Junior School in Moy Road, killing 116 children and 28 adults. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to s

Aberfan, South Wales, circa 21st October 1966 And elderly lady is helped and consoled as she is lead away to safety in the village of Aberfan. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken circa 21st October 1 Stock Photo

RM2HT274E–Aberfan, South Wales, circa 21st October 1966 And elderly lady is helped and consoled as she is lead away to safety in the village of Aberfan. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken circa 21st October 1

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 A lady from The Salvation Army consoles an elderly lady who is distraught at the unfolding events in Aberfan today. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 21st October 1966T Stock Photo

RM2HT2FDB–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 A lady from The Salvation Army consoles an elderly lady who is distraught at the unfolding events in Aberfan today. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Picture taken 21st October 1966T

Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Miners take a short well earned break for a sit down,a hot drink, cigarette and to gather their thoughts as the rescue effort carries on behind them. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden. Stock Photo

RM2HT20RX–Aberfan - 21st October 1966 Miners take a short well earned break for a sit down,a hot drink, cigarette and to gather their thoughts as the rescue effort carries on behind them. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil. It was caused by a build-up of water in the accumulated rock and shale, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry and engulfed The Pantglas Junior School below, on 21st October 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults. The original school site is now a memorial garden.

Rescue workers bagging and moving some of the coal spoil following the catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, on 21 October 1966. The resulting landslide of 40,000 cubic metres of coal slurry engulfed the village and Pantglas Junior School killing 116 children and 28 adults. It was caused by a build-up of water in the rock and shale on the local colliery spoil tip, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry.The events of Friday, 21 October 1966 Tip no. 7, which was 500 feet above the village of Aberfan, near Merth Stock Photo

RM2HT2HRH–Rescue workers bagging and moving some of the coal spoil following the catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, on 21 October 1966. The resulting landslide of 40,000 cubic metres of coal slurry engulfed the village and Pantglas Junior School killing 116 children and 28 adults. It was caused by a build-up of water in the rock and shale on the local colliery spoil tip, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry.The events of Friday, 21 October 1966 Tip no. 7, which was 500 feet above the village of Aberfan, near Merth

Rescue workers take a break from searching following the catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, on 21 October 1966. The resulting landslide of 40,000 cubic metres of coal slurry engulfed the village and Pantglas Junior School killing 116 children and 28 adults. It was caused by a build-up of water in the rock and shale on the local colliery spoil tip, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry.The events of Friday, 21 October 1966 Tip no. 7, which was 500 feet above the village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, sta Stock Photo

RM2HT253K–Rescue workers take a break from searching following the catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, on 21 October 1966. The resulting landslide of 40,000 cubic metres of coal slurry engulfed the village and Pantglas Junior School killing 116 children and 28 adults. It was caused by a build-up of water in the rock and shale on the local colliery spoil tip, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry.The events of Friday, 21 October 1966 Tip no. 7, which was 500 feet above the village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, sta

RM2HT2DC4–Rescue workers take a break from searching following the catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, on 21 October 1966. The resulting landslide of 40,000 cubic metres of coal slurry engulfed the village and Pantglas Junior School killing 116 children and 28 adults. It was caused by a build-up of water in the rock and shale on the local colliery spoil tip, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry.The events of Friday, 21 October 1966 Tip no. 7, which was 500 feet above the village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, sta

RM2HT1YM6–Rescue workers take a break from searching following the catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, on 21 October 1966. The resulting landslide of 40,000 cubic metres of coal slurry engulfed the village and Pantglas Junior School killing 116 children and 28 adults. It was caused by a build-up of water in the rock and shale on the local colliery spoil tip, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry.The events of Friday, 21 October 1966 Tip no. 7, which was 500 feet above the village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, sta

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