Plan of Tynewydd colliery flood disaster rescue 1877
From an original engraving published heroes of Britain circa 1890 showing the efforts of the rescuers to reach the stranded miners. Info from : Although the incident was a minor one in terms of loss of life (an explosion at Cymmer Colliery had killed 114 men and boys in 1856), the perseverance of the rescue teams attracted great press and public interest. Twenty four First and Second Class and other presentation items were awarded to the rescuers in a ceremony held at the Rocking Stone above Pontypridd. It was estimated that up to forty thousand people attended. The Tynewydd rescue was the first time that Albert Medals had been awarded for bravery on land.
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