Stories of Coal - A history of mining in South Wales
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For those in South Wales, stories of coal are commonplace, and the remnants of such a time are something of a familiar sight. Many have direct links to the industry, and have heard the stories passed on through generations, but as time moves on, much of this history is fading. Yes, it can be found in books and museums, but what about those who knew it best? It is their stories and actions which were crucial in the development of South Wales, and without these incredible men and women, South Wales would not be as it is today.
Stories of Coal, made possible by the Heritage Lottery Fund, and produced by pupils at Pontypridd High School, delves deeper into this history, telling the story of what life was like, and how the actions of the people had an impact worldwide. Digging deeper into our heritage, this animated documentary takes account of retired miners, historians and people who lived through such times, providing a fresh perspective on what life was really like within the mining industry of South Wales.
Taking almost three years to complete, Stories of Coal uses two-dimensional stop motion techniques alongside real-life footage to bring to life the stories of others. Hand drawn and animated by the pupils of Pontypridd High School, this time-consuming process results in a unique form of storytelling drawn from detailed research and imaginative application. Comprised of hundreds of drawings, animated characters and items, this documentary provides a historical viewing experience like no other.
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A great efford was made by this students to make history alive for us. It was an important part of Welsh, national and international history of common people. Incredible workers and a lively monument in this document. I am a Dutch teacher and appreciate the huge proces to do this! 🌷 Love from Holland
At the beginning '1-05' Lodge banner for 'Cwm Llantwit Lodge'. I worked in Cwm Colliery, Beddau and was on one side of that banner as we carried it back into work after the 1984/85 strike.
Respect to the miners throughout history. I can't imagine how tough that job was. Also great documentary thanks!
the pupils deserve a huge amount of praise. You have restored my faith! If only all could be like you, what a wonderful thing that would. Da iawn, diolch yn fawr.
Well done you are all a credit to your school and families it is important to know your history
Well done. Most of the information here, is from people who are passing on first hand knowledge of things as they were. Mainly it seems from around the 1950’s onwards? However, there was a time from around the 1850’s when there was a mass exodus of people from places like the West Country and Carmarthenshire. This time was even more significant. It was the time when the Rhondda, for example was being born as it were. The vast differences in accents, traditions, lifestyles and colloquialisms all came together to form the way of life which still exists in some form today. There was hardly a truly “Welsh” person in the Rhondda during these formative years. We are a meld of different peoples all brought together under a common cause; Coal mining. This is why the Rhondda and the valleys are a unique culture all of their own.
Beautiful project ❤
Currently watching this for a school project
The welsh have given us vital resources. My hats off to them lads.
I really enjoyed the history or south Wales,being a Welshman formarly from Gilfach Goch and a mining family it brings back memories,also of Pontypridd which i visited often just like i did Tonypandy where i worked as a young man.
@ianmitchell4827
4 жыл бұрын
My GF was frm that way and started in the pits in 1912
@helenashdown4838
4 жыл бұрын
I'm very proud of my Welsh coal-mining ancestry - the Iles and the Sherriff families - my great grandparents and their sons who mined in Pontypridd, Trehafod colliery - Bertie Pit and Trefor. The wives and mothers, sisters all worked just as hard. I don't forget that.
Might I offer you the thought that sprang to my mind whilst I was watching this? I'm a Liverpudlian, making us neighbours, long in standing too and yet even I couldn't distinguish what was being spoken at times and that's when it occurred to me 'how much more difficult' it must be for everyone not English. CC captions on the YT platform fail miserably with accents and regional dialects, rendering it useless. I hope this is helpful because it isn't a criticism.
From victor ny thank you very much for all your effort we enjoyed it it was very informative please make more
"In any system of energy, Control is what consumes energy the most. Time taken in stocking energy to build an energy system, adding to it the time taken in building the system will always be longer than the entire useful lifetime of the system. No energy store holds enough energy to extract an amount of energy equal to the total energy it stores. No system of energy can deliver sum useful energy in excess of the total energy put into constructing it. This universal truth applies to all systems. Energy, like time, flows from past to future".
Valerie is a legend
Brilliant chwarae teg
My father Gwyn Jones started work at fourteen, at Abercynon colliery. On his first day there he was put to work with an older experienced miner, within the first hour of work, the older miner was killed by a roof cave in. My dad, just fourteen and black with coal dust walked home after his shift, with two white streaks caused by the tears running down each cheek. God Bless all you ex coal miners.
@eileenpritchard9154
6 ай бұрын
ABSOLUTELY, I second that, GOD BLESS them all.
I enjoyed this so much. Godfrey Llewellyn Day
In the except by Valerie Thomas there is a film playing behind her of some school children, what are they doing facing each other and moving from side to side?
The price of coal the Aberfan kids found that out
My grandad owned two slant mines, steam coal mines, in Craig Cefn Parc, his name was Tom James.... would love any information from anyone please or lead me in the right direction
@intherealworld7705
2 жыл бұрын
I’m around the corner….still some remnants visible in the area today
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Thank God for the unions.
Da Iawn, diolch yn fawr iawn I chi gyd.
Darn good video... all credit due b(*_*) Note: this is NOT produced by your average 'high school' (or grammar/comp/sec-mod, etc) in the Pontypridd area...
Pontypridd is pronounced Pontypreeth.