Daily Express :: Aberfan disaster Feedhttps://www.express.co.ukSimply The Best 7 Days A Weeken-gbhttps://www.express.co.ukhttps://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gifDaily ExpressTue, 07 Apr 2026 22:12:37 +0100http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCakePHPnews@express.co.uknews@express.co.uk<![CDATA[Kate and William share touching moment at site where mining landslide killed 116 children]]>

The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked their final day in Wales with a poignant visit to the Aberfan Memorial Garden.

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The catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip killed 116 children and 28 adults.

]]>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:55:00 +0100UKWales, Aberfan, school, teacher, PE teacher, Aberfan disaster, survivor, tragedy, death, student<![CDATA[‘We forgive her’: Aberfan survivors recall disaster and bond with the Queen 56 years on]]>

The Aberfan disaster stole an entire generation and left a traumatic, indelible mark on each survivor. Now, on the 56th anniversary of the tragedy, Express.co.uk speaks to those who escaped with their lives, and how Her Majesty the Queen served as the glue that kept a damaged community together.

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