Aberfan
The village near Merthyr is known throughout the world for the 1966 disaster in which 144 people died. Find out more about the event, its legacy, and life in Aberfan today.
Archive BBC footage of the disaster and the recollections of survivors. |
Take a look at scenes of the present day village. |
Reflections by the writer and broadcaster a week after the tragedy. |
Share your views of the events of 21 October 1966 and its aftermath. |
Iconic photos of local residents by US artist Shimon Attie. |
Artist Robert Alwyn Hughes talks about his paintings inspired by the tragedy. |
Sheila Lewis shares her affection for the area. |
Catherine Downs talks of her motivation to take up dancing. |
Fred Payne tells of the area's community, carnivals and cameraderie. |
Wendy tells how she saw the Queen Mother as a role model. |
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