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Postcard: 'The "Universal" Pit disaster at Senghenydd. A group of children waiting for news', 1913

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My paternal Grandfather lived, with his family, and worked in the mine, in Senghenydd during this time, and I found that the images quite moving, especially the women and children waiting in hope.
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The baby in the picture is my nan Gwyneth (Ives) nee Webber and her 3 elder sisters, born in Senghenydd on 12th January 1913, this picture was taken on the day of the Universal Pit disaster in October 1913.
Gathering The Jewels's profile picture
Thank you for your comment. Were any members of your family involved in the Universal Pit disaster?

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