The Aberfan Landscape - 50 Years On

The Aberfan coal tips have been removed, and a memorial garden now stands on the site of the disaster which killed 116 children and 28 adults.

1. 1. The Aberfan Landscape - 50 Years On

   The brutal force of the coal slurry engulfed the Pantglas school, seen here, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

2. 2. The Aberfan Landscape - 50 Years On

   The rows of graves in Aberfan are a reminder of the number killed by the disaster.

3. 3. The Aberfan Landscape - 50 Years On

   £1.75m was donated to Aberfan by well-wishers, which was used to build a memorial garden.

4. 4. The Aberfan Landscape - 50 Years On

   Tributes to the children and adults of Aberfan adorn the memorial.

5. 5. The Aberfan Landscape - 50 Years On

   The coal tips may have been removed, but Aberfan still lives in the shadow of the Mynydd Merthyr.