Tonypandy Riots, 1910

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Description of the events of the Tonypandy riots of 1910, using historical evidence.

Historical evidence supporting accounts of various events of the Tonypandy riots of 1910. Focusses on the cellar of a school where police were billeted during the riots and why one shop in the town was not looted.
From: Coal Stories Tonypandy
First broadcast : 09 November 2007

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9

Subject : History

Topic : Twentieth century world

Keywords : Coal industry, Tonypandy riots,

Notes : Use this clip to explore different forms of evidence available to historians.

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