Gwent Archives
Abercarn Tinplate Works, record
GB0218.D5156
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Gwent Archives
- Creator
- Abercarn Tinplate Works, record.
- Title
- Abercarn Tinplate Works, record (photograph)
- ID
- GB0218.D5156
- Date
- Jul 1909
- Extent
- 0.001 Cubic Metres
- Language
- English
Biographical/Historical note
Abercarn Tinplate Works was owned by Abercarn Tin Company.
In July 1909, a boiler exploded at the works. The accident did not result in any fatalities.
A previous explosion at the site, in 1865, had killed 13 people.
Scope and Contents note
Black and white postcard showing Abercarn Tinplate Works, where an accident involving a boiler explosion took place in July 1909.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Gwent Archives
Conditions Governing Access note
There are no restrictions on access.
Copyright
Normal copyright regulations apply.
Appraisal note
All records have been retained.
Related Materials
Related Archival Materials note
The following related material is held at Gwent Archives:
Sales catalogue for machinery, loose plant and rolling stock at Abercarn Tinplate Works, 1901, document reference D1196/1;
Terms and regulations of employment at Abercarn Iron and Tinplate Works, 1861, document reference D32/267.
Other Finding Aids note
A hard copy of the catalogue is held at Gwent Archives.