General File, 1984-1985 Miners' Strike

Scope and Content

File containing/concerning the following: press releases; letters from individuals concerning general situation of returning to work; a letter from a widow whose deceased husband was sent a letter by the NCB; letter from a COSA member enquiring about returning to work; meeting notes; correspondence concerning safety/condition of mines; memoranda on return to work campaign; letter concerning concessionary coal deliveries to striking miners; and opinion poll results undertaken by South Wales Echo on views of the mining community about the strike.

Access Information

Contains a small number of documents containing sensitive personal information concerning individuals' stances during the strike and trade union membership.

Custodial History

Previous reference number: DNCB/67/1/17/1