Aberfan

British

/ ˌæbəˈvæn /

noun

a former coal-mining village in S Wales, in Merthyr Tydfil county borough: scene of a disaster in 1966 when a slag heap collapsed onto part of the village killing 144 people (including 116 children)

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Before unveiling the sculpture, he watched the pupils perform the Aberfan Song and well-known children's song Everyone Belongs.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

Sioned Williams, deputy first minister, said the debate was a "shameful" end to a "sad day" that began with the commemoration of the Aberfan disaster.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

At 09:15 on 21 October 1966, an ordinary school morning was shattered when a coal tip above Aberfan collapsed.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

But she returned several times, and whenever she was in the area, her thoughts would turn to Aberfan.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

King Charles III, Queen Camilla and Prince William will visit the town on Wednesday to mark the anniversary, following on from the late Queen Elizabeth who visited Aberfan eight times.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

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