Gwent Archives
GB0218.D6293
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Gwent Archives
- Creator
- McLaren Colliery, Abertysswg.
- Title
- B/W Postcard labelled "Abertysswg Miners Strike Canteen, May 1926" (Endorsed: Photo No 21 H. Williams)
- ID
- GB0218.D6293
- Date
- May 1926
- Extent
- 1.0 item
- Language
- English
Biographical/Historical note
McLaren Colliery was named after Sir Charles McLaren, a company director of the Tredegar Iron and Coal Company. Sinking of the No 1 Pit commenced in August 1897.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Gwent Archives
Conditions Governing Access note
There are no restrictions on access.
Conditions Governing Use note
Usual copyright conditions apply.
Custodial History note
From the same depositor as D6066, whose great-uncle was a caretaker at McLaren Colliery after its closure in 1959.
Accruals note
No further accruals are expected.
Appraisal note
All records have been retained.
Related Materials
Related Archival Materials note
D6066: includes pay sheets from the same colliery
Other Finding Aids note
Copies of finding aids are available at Gwent Archives.