The Children of Aberfan
A heart-breaking true story of loss, community and courage
$26.98
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
9 November 2026
Summary
The story of a tragedy never forgotten, and a community who came together to mourn a generation of children
In October 1966, a small Welsh mining village was hit by disaster. Heavy rain had been pounding the village for days and over time filled a tip containing coal waste, situated high above the village. Within minutes, the coal tip had slid down the mountain, engulfing a farm, several houses and a school, and ultimately killing 28 adults and 116 children. It was a …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781800963047 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1800963041 |
| Author: | Sue Elliott, Steve Humphries, Bevan Jones |
| Publisher: | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Monoray |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 9 November 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
About The Author
Sue Elliott
Sue Elliott
Sue Elliott is a writer of social and oral history and has published five books in collaboration with Steve Humphries and Testimony Films.
Steve Humphries
Steve Humphries established Testimony Films in 1992 and is recognised as a pioneering producer of oral history documentaries. His award-winning films have been shown on all main UK channels and across the English-speaking world.
Bevan Jones
Bevan Jones grew up close to the south Wales valleys and has worked as a writer, editor and academic, latterly for US universities in London.
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