DEATH OF A WHOLE SCHOOL OF116 CHILDREN WITH ITS 28 TEACHERS IN ABERFAN VILLAGE SOUTH WALES ON 1966 OCTOBER 21
DEATH OF A WHOLE SCHOOL OF 116 CHILDREN WITH ITS 28 TEACHERS IN ABERFAN VILLAGE SOUTH WALES ON 1966 OCTOBER 21 The Prince of Wales will today pay his respects on the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster . The Prince of Wales will today pay his respects on the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster . Prince Charles will visit the Aberfan Memorial Garden today, 50 years to the day that 144 people were killed after a waste tip slid down the mountain overlooking the former mining village. The disaster claimed the lives of 116 children and 28 adults on October 21, 1966. The waste tip engulfed Pantglas Junior School and neighbouring homes, and thrust the happy and thriving community into chaos. GRAVES OF VICTIMS Wales set to fall silen...