Llanerch Collection

Man under coal weighing machine, Llanerch Colliery
A smartly dressed man (Herbert Saunders) standing under a coal weighing machine at Llanerch Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

Carmarthenshire SA15 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Carmarthenshire SA15 3

Conwy LL32 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Conwy LL32 8

Colliery explosion at LLanerch, Monmouthshire, MORE STRETCHERS, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Llanerch, Denbighshire, Wales, unknown artist, 17th century, British

Colliery Explosion At Llanerch, Monmouthshire, General View Of The Works Just After The Explosion, Engraving 1890, UK, U.k. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Colliery explosion at LLanerch, Monmouthshire, WHAT ONE MEETS ON THE WAY UP TO THE COLLIERY, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Collapsed roof, Llanerch Colliery, South Wales
View of a collapsed roof at Llanerch Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales. Some of the thick wooden props have broken

Miners in shaft lift, Llanerch Colliery, South Wales
Miners standing in a shaft lift at Llanerch Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

Coal screening machine, Llanerch Colliery, South Wales
View of a jigger or coal screening machine at Llanerch Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales

Miners getting out of a shaft lift, South Wales
A group of miners getting out of a shaft lift at surface level at Llanerch Colliery, near Pontypool in South Wales

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"Llanerch: A Tale of Tragedy and Resilience" In the heart of Monmouthshire, lies Llanerch, a place forever marked by the dark shadows of its colliery. The mere mention of this name evokes images that stir both sorrow and admiration. One haunting image captures a man under the immense weight of a coal weighing machine at Llanerch Colliery. It serves as a poignant reminder of the perilous conditions faced by these brave miners every day. Another engraving depicts the disastrous colliery explosion that shook Llanerch to its core, leaving scars that would never fully heal. Maps reveal other locations bearing the name Llanerch - Carmarthenshire SA15 3 and Conwy LL32 8 - distant places perhaps untouched by such tragedy but still connected through shared heritage. The midnight shift waiting to descend into darkness is frozen in time through photographs capturing their anticipation mingled with trepidation. And yet, amidst this somber backdrop, there is hope - stretcher-bearers rushing to aid those injured in the aftermath; an act of selflessness shining brightly against despair. As we journey up to the colliery, we encounter scenes etched forever in memory - remnants from another era when mining was lifeblood for communities. An unknown artist's depiction from centuries ago reminds us that even then, Llanerch held significance within Denbighshire's landscape. Colliery explosions at they have left indelible marks on history's pages. Lives lost but not forgotten; sacrifices made for progress and prosperity. Through it all, resilience prevails as survivors rebuild their shattered lives and communities rise from ashes like phoenixes reborn. Llanerch stands as a testament to human strength in face of adversity – a story woven with threads of tragedy and triumph alike.