South Wales Collieries: Mardy Collieries

This collection of over 200 images encompasses the village of Maerdy and the Mardy No.1 and No.2 and No.3 and No4 Collieries.Full of archive photographs and other ephemera, from payslips to certificates and tickets, this fascinating selection illustrates working life in and around these famous collieries. David Owen tells the story of disasters such as the explosion at Mardy No.1 and No.2 Colliery on 23 December 1885, which claimed the lives of eighty-one men and boys, as well as the happier days and shared experiences of the characters who worked in the mines.

Author: David Owen
Publisher: Tempus
Extra Details: Pictorial Card Covers 7 x 10 inches tall, Lavishly illustrated with contemporary B&W photos throughout.