The Miners' Rest at Porthcawl
Introduction
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The Miners' Rest at Porthcawl
Image: © Alan Roberts Taken: 7 Jul 2005
The Rest was established as a seaside convalescent hospital for the working classes, particularly miners, in 1862, in Porthcawl, Glamorgan. To stay at the ‘Rest’ you needed a ticket from a subscribing organisation, such as a trade union, welfare association, or Co-operative Society.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.491953
Longitude
-3.723691