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The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil in the Welsh village of Aberfan

HURN, David

The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil in the Welsh village of Aberfan
Image: © David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 56219

Creation/Production

HURN, David
Date: 1966

Acquisition

Gift, 25/4/2017
Donated by David Hurn, 2017

Techniques

Digital Pigment Print

Material

Paper

Location

In store
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The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil in the Welsh village of Aberfan
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© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil in the Welsh village of Aberfan
HURN, David
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
GB. WALES. Aberfan. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan 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 slide downhill in the form of slurry. 1966.
The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil in the Welsh village of Aberfan
HURN, David
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
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HURN, David
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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HURN, David
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil in the Welsh village of Aberfan
HURN, David
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
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HURN, David
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil in the Welsh village of Aberfan
HURN, David
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil in the Welsh village of Aberfan
HURN, David
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
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HURN, David
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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