Service marks 125 years since Llanerch colliery disaster
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A service will be held to mark 125 years since a colliery disaster in south Wales.
On 6 February, 1890, 176 men and boys were killed when a massive explosion ripped though Llanerch colliery in Abersychan, Torfaen.
A service and exhibition will be held to commemorate the disaster and remember the people who died.
It is being held at Trinity church in Abersychan and begins at 18:00 GMT.
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