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Miners' Strike: In 1984 Audrey was interviewed by BBC Wales as a 'Woman on Strike'. 25 years on she takes a look back to see how her life changed because of the strike.

By Audrey Griffiths

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A Woman On Strike

Audrey Griffiths

Audrey talks about how she was involved in the miners' strike 25 years ago and what devastation it caused for many people. Audrey however, had a more positive experience which came out of the strike, with help from the British Coal Enterprise. She explains that if it hadn’t been for the events which happened 25 years ago, she would now be retired and not living her current exciting life, doing something she truly enjoys.

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Title:

A Woman On Strike
Contributor:

Audrey Griffiths
Duration:

03:40 mins
Feature:

Miners' Strike
Publish Date:

16th October 2009
Location:

Wales
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