She was one of 116 children who died when a mine waste tip came roaring down the hillside and covered her school, the Pantglas Junior School. The slide has been described as "a tidal wave of coal waste". Half of the children at the school were killed, and 5 teachers.
She was one of 116 children who died when a mine waste tip came roaring down the hillside and covered her school, the Pantglas Junior School. The slide has been described as "a tidal wave of coal waste". Half of the children at the school were killed, and 5 teachers.
Inscription
THOUGH HER SMILE HAS GONE FOREVER
AND HER VOICE WE CANNOT HEAR
WE SHALL NEVER LOSE SWEET MEMORIES
OF THE ONE WE LOVED SO DEAR
Gravesite Details
Killed in the Pantglas School Disaster. 9 years old.
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