Vote to close Bedwas Colliery

Title

Vote to close Bedwas Colliery

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:02:43

Description

Report on the miners vote to support the NCB plan to close the Bedwas Colliery in South Wales in opposition to NACODS union. Includes interview with Lodge Chairman Les Silcox. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Les Silcox

Keywords

Trade unions; NUM; Wales; Coal miners; NCB; Coal mines; Coal Strike (1984-1985); NACODS; Mine closures; Bedwas Colliery

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