making it the first mine in Wales big enough to allow two tramways.” At its peak, in 1923, there were 1,399 men working at Big Pit producing coal including house, steam, ironside, and fireclay.

Big Pit National Coal Museum will host a day of ... and social history of Wales forever." Visitors will also have the opportunity to visit the Streic! 1984-1985 Strike! Display, experience ...