Remember Aberfan

Anniebach

Quote MissInterpreted Mon 21-Oct-24 11:06:18
Anniebach
Every year for some years, flowers are laid 21st October in Aberfan from Gransnet , thank you
I didn't know that. That's a lovely gesture. Thanks for letting us know.

When I joined Grannet there was a thread like this, I asked if
those posting would like me to include them when I laid flowers every year, I had permission from the moderators too.

Thank you, Anniebach. It is indeed a lovely gesture.

Yes MissInterpreted the knock-on effect goes on and on, one
of my friends was teaching in the school that day, some years
later still a school teacher he went into a walk in cupboard to get books, some one slammed the door, the door slamming and the dark brought it all back, he had a total breakdown and
never recovered.

I was in primary school when it happened, I still remember the images from then. We all prayed in class and then in assembly, it was heartbreaking. My thoughts are with the families and the community.

That's the thing about tragedies like that, isn't it? You have the initial deaths and casualties, but the knock-on effect is felt in the communities for years, often generations. I live in what was a predominantly mining community and the coal 'bings' were a major part of the landscape. We still have some around here - and some do still burn from time to time.

RIP little ones 💐

My partners mum was from Aberfan, she was past school age when this happened but knew some of the families. Some of her family were miners.
His cousin still lives in the village.

There were more casualties to follow, a mother who took her
own life, the grandfather who became an alcoholic, the fathers and grandfathers who worked in the colliery so had dug out
the slag which built the tips , tip 7 which came down that day

Thank you Anniebach, I always think of you on this day. I was 17 and remember watching the news on tv with my parents. It was one of those memories that stay with you of a tragedy that should not have happened

I didn’t know that Anniebach - thankyou

I was in my twenties. A Dutch colleague who spoke little English had heard it on the radio, and was struggling to explain. She was in tears.

Our daughter was 6 months old at the time, and I remember thinking that I would always remember the disaster, as our son was 1 month old when JFK was assassinated and thought there couldn't possibly be any other dreadful happenings.
Such sad times.

Aberfan - The fight for justice. The BBC .

Excellent documentary but many will not want to view, Huw Edwards, it shows how truth can be hidden

I was 8 at the time and living in Wales, quite near a mountain, although not a slag heap, but at the time I didn't know the difference, I often wondered if our mountain would move. I also remember one of my school friends saying her dad had gone to help. It stays with you for the rest of your life.

How lovely just want to say thank you x

A classmate in my school lost a cousin. It was shocking and very very sad. 50 years ago but remembered with sadness.

Anniebach

Every year for some years, flowers are laid 21st October in Aberfan from Gransnet , thank you

I didn’t know that either.
I’m so pleased this is done in our name.
Thank you for telling us Anniebach.
I was thirteen years old when this happened and I remember it well.

Anniebach

Every year for some years, flowers are laid 21st October in Aberfan from Gransnet , thank you

Thank you Anniebach

Thinking of you and of all those families of the children and adults who died.

I didn’t know that, Annie. How lovely of them.

I was 12 when Aberfan happened, I heard at lunchtime at school, someone must have told us about it, maybe someone who went home for lunch. My mum is from the valleys so she and my grandad felt it badly, all those beautiful children.

I remember a special church service at our school. There was a special collection to send to Aberfan to help to build a new school.

Quote MissInterpreted Mon 21-Oct-24 11:06:18
Anniebach
Every year for some years, flowers are laid 21st October in Aberfan from Gransnet , thank you
I didn't know that. That's a lovely gesture. Thanks for letting us know.

When I joined Grannet there was a thread like this, I asked if
those posting would like me to include them when I laid flowers every year, I had permission from the moderators too.

Two occasions when I remember my mother crying over a world event, one was the assassination of JFK, the other Aberfan, all those school children.

Anniebach

Every year for some years, flowers are laid 21st October in Aberfan from Gransnet , thank you

I didn't know that. That's a lovely gesture. Thanks for letting us know.

I was 18 and working in London. I saw the news reported on the newspaper stands along The Strand, shocking.
A tragedy and one that will never be forgotten.

Every year for some years, flowers are laid 21st October in Aberfan from Gransnet , thank you

It was a very sad time. I was pleased to learn that The Queen visited several times and kept contact with families.

I was working in London where there were several collections to help families but of course nothing could/can replace their lost.
My thoughts go to them.