Rhondda in the 1960s

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Two Rhondda men and a discussion on their beliefs.

Great archive of Rhondda in the 1960's showing coal mines and housing. Two old, very articulate men from Rhondda in 1961 discuss their beliefs and their memories of earlier times in the valley.
From: Once There Was a Time
First broadcast : 01 March 1961

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9

Subject : History

Topic : Twentieth century world

Keywords : Everyday life, Rhondda, Beliefs, Religion,

Notes : What is different now in the valleys? What has changed? What has not changed? What beliefs do the old men have? Some sophisticated language here, but also works well without sound

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