Coal
Mining has shaped much of the history of South East Wales. Send your stories to
wales.southeast@bbc.co.uk
Could you have handled life in a poor mining community?
A photographic record of the men who worked the last deep mine in Wales.
The Valleys have a rich history of inventive nicknames.
Paula remembers the community spirit forged by the miners' strike.
A symbol of Cardiff's emergence as a major port.
Was this truly the world's busiest coal port rather than Cardiff?
Thelma's family came from Swindon in search of "black gold".
The village will forever be synonymous with the 1966 disaster.
Typical of the communites whose fortunes have risen and fallen with coal mining.
Mary Williams tells how a miner's widow fought to secure a job to support her family.
His legendary political career began as a young union official in the south Wales coalfield.
Professor Malcolm Parry explores the industrial history of his home town of Blaenavon.
John Waite didn't want his son to follow him down the pit.
Ben Davies remembers an incident that took place between two miners in Blackwood.
have your say
Do you have any stories or memories of life in a coal mining area? What binds the community now that the industry has gone? Send your thoughts to wales.southeast@bbc.co.uk and we'll publish the best contributions.
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