Coach Party, Aberavon Bay
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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The Miners’ Fortnight took place across the last week of July and the first week of August when the coal mines were closed for annual maintenance. Miners, their families and whole communities from the south Wales valleys flocked to resorts such as Barry and Porthcawl to enjoy a well-earned holiday.
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Details
Collection
Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Item Number
NMW A 2919
Acquisition
Purchase, 8/8/1993
Measurements
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(): w(cm) overall:30.4
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(): h(in) overall:15 13/16
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(): w(in) overall:12
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(): h(cm) image size:35.2
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(): w(cm) image size:23.4
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(): h(in) image size:13 13/16
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(): w(in) image size:9 3/16
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Techniques
black and white photograph
photograph
Fine Art - works on paper
Material
black and white photographic print
Location
In store
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