Press cuttings relating to the coal mining industry

Scope and Content

A large collection of press cuttings on all aspects of the coal industry in South Wales. Mine closures and strikes are documented in detail. Articles on gas, water and electricity privatisation in the early 1990s are also included, as well as a file of articles on nuclear power. The articles are primarily, but not entirely, taken from the Western Mail, South Wales Argus, Guardian and Observer. A number of photocopied reference works on the South Wales mining industry are also included.

Administrative / Biographical History

Dave Thomas worked at Uskmouth Power Station, Newport had a lifetime interest in collecting material relating to history of the coal mining and power industries in Wales.

Access Information

Access is available by prior appointment.

Note

Shelves 316-321.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright extends until 70 years after the death of the author of a published article. Where the identity of the author, and/or their death date, are unknown, the item is in copyright until 2039. In such cases, photography is permitted only upon completion of a Copyright Declaration, confirming your intention to use the images under an exemption for private research and study. It is your responsibility to seek and obtain the copyright holder's permission to reproduce images for purposes other than private research.