Surviving Aberfan: The People's Story (Paperback)

Britain and the world were shocked in October 1966 by live television pictures coming from a small mining village in Wales. They showed a human tragedy unfolding after thousands of tons of coal waste fell from a mountainside onto its primary school and surrounding houses. The majority of the 144 people killed were children under 12. After more than 50 years the survivors of that disaster -- among the worst in Britain's peacetime history -- still live with painful memories and all-too-real after effects. In this first ever oral history of the tragedy, people who were there tell their stories, some speaking publicly for the first time. Built around 27 extensive interviews, Surviving Aberfan is a story of official neglect and betrayal, horror and great sadness. But it also demonstrates how courage, hope and effort can rebuild a devastated community and move forward.

General

Imprint:	Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2016
Authors:	Sue Elliott • Steve Humphries • Bevan Jones
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	204
ISBN-13:	978-1-78623-034-8
Categories:	Books > Fiction > True stories > Endurance & survival Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Oral history Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Primary industries > Mining industry Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Social impact of disasters > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Oral history Promotions
LSN:	1-78623-034-8
Barcode:	9781786230348

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