News

Aberfan 60th anniversary to see royal visit from King, Queen and Prince William

Later this month, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and Prince William will visit Aberfan to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the tragic disaster that claimed the lives of 116 children and 28 adults. On 21 October 1966, a colliery spoil tip collapsed, unleashing coal slurry that engulfed Pantglas Junior School and nearby homes in the…