Interviews 1974-1979 Study

This material is held atSwansea University Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 217 >GB 217 SWCC : : AUD/Project/2/1
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1974-1979
  • Physical Description
    • 24 recordings

Scope and Content

Recorded interviews with individuals reminiscing about subjects such as their working lives, political and trade-union activity, derelict land reclamation schemes in the South Wales Coalfield, disputes and marches, the Spanish Civil War, nationalisation of the mines, experiences during World War One and World War Two and conscientious objectors, strikes and lockouts, miners' institutes and welfare halls, adult education, pit closures, industrial injuries and compensation claims, lodges, unemployment.

Administrative / Biographical History

Interviews made during the period 1974-1979 with individuals about their memories of working and living in the South Wales Coalfield mining communities.

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