Ogwr History Month - Parc Slip Explosion History Talk (Aberkenfig Library)

Schedule

Tue Sep 29 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Aberkenfig Library | Bridgend, WA

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In this Welsh language talk, Mike Clubb will discuss the catastrophic underground explosion on August 26, 1892, at the Parc Slip Colliery in Tondu, and considers the social impact on the local community.
This free event is part of the Ogwr History Month, with thanks to funding from Welsh Government.
Age Guidance: All Welcome
Please book your free tickets in advance.
https://awenboxoffice.com/whats-on/history-talk-parc-slip-explosion/
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Aberkenfig Library, Heol-y-Llyfrau,Bridgend, United Kingdom

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