Speaker Series - 'Shadow over our Valley’ by Ian Currie
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Aberdulais hosts a speaker series featuring Ian Currie discussing his book Shadow Over Our Valley on 30 October 2026. The talk occurs during the Aberdulais Book Fair at the St Giles Building in Neath.
On 30 October, during our Aberdulais Book Fair, join us for a special addition to our Speaker Series as author Ian Currie discusses his book, Shadow Over Our Valley.
Shadow Over Our Valley recounts a mining disaster near the village of Pentrebach in a South Wales valley, where an explosion in 1863 trapped twenty-one men and four boys underground. Ninety-two years later, the development of a new colliery, initially met with opposition from local residents, led to the discovery of their remains and renewed attention to the tragedy and the events that followed.
Please note: This talk will take place in the St Giles Building at 10.00am.
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Speaker Series - 'Shadow over our Valley’ by Ian Currie takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:00.
Speaker Series - 'Shadow over our Valley’ by Ian Currie is held at Aberdulais in Swansea (Aberdulais, Neath, Neath Port Talbot).
The forecast for Speaker Series - 'Shadow over our Valley’ by Ian Currie is Light rain · 16°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Aberdulais can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Speaker Series - 'Shadow over our Valley’ by Ian Currie can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Aberdulais hosts a speaker series featuring Ian Currie discussing his book Shadow Over Our Valley on 30 October 2026. The talk occurs during the Aberdulais Book Fair at the St Giles Building in Neath.
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On 30 October, during our Aberdulais Book Fair, join us for a special addition to our Speaker Series as author Ian Currie discusses his book, Shadow Over Our Valley.
Shadow Over Our Valley recounts a mining disaster near the village of Pentrebach in a South Wales valley, where an explosion in 1863 trapped twenty-one men and four boys underground. Ninety-two years later, the development of a new colliery, initially met with opposition from local residents, led to the discovery of their remains and renewed attention to the tragedy and the events that followed.
Please note: This talk will take place in the St Giles Building at 10.00am.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Hotels within walking distance of Aberdulais. Searching near Aberdulais, Neath, Neath Port Talbot; check-in Friday, 30 October 2026.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Speaker Series - 'Shadow over our Valley’ by Ian Currie?
Speaker Series - 'Shadow over our Valley’ by Ian Currie takes place on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Speaker Series - 'Shadow over our Valley’ by Ian Currie taking place?
Speaker Series - 'Shadow over our Valley’ by Ian Currie is held at Aberdulais in Swansea (Aberdulais, Neath, Neath Port Talbot).
What will the weather be like at Speaker Series - 'Shadow over our Valley’ by Ian Currie?
The forecast for Speaker Series - 'Shadow over our Valley’ by Ian Currie is Light rain · 16°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Speaker Series - 'Shadow over our Valley’ by Ian Currie?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Aberdulais can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Speaker Series - 'Shadow over our Valley’ by Ian Currie?
Tickets for Speaker Series - 'Shadow over our Valley’ by Ian Currie can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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