Tirpentwys deep coal mine derelict and being demolished near Pontypool Torfaen Gwent South Wales Valleys UK circa 1982

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The first coal was raised here in 1881, in 1923 there were 1,682 men working at the mine. The colliery closed in 1969.

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Size: 4500px × 2972px
Location: Pontypool, Torfaen, Gwent, South East Wales Valleys, Cymru, UK
Photo credit: © Jeff Morgan 08 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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