International Brigade - Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.
N 51° 42.796 W 003° 26.893
30U E 469033 N 5729242
A stunning relief wood carving in recognition of the International Brigade. Installed at Rhondda Cynon Taf Library, by Aberdare Labour Party in honour of local volunteers, who fought or died in the Brigade.
Waymark Code: WMKJ00
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/19/2014
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"The International Brigade Memorial Trust keeps alive the memory and spirit of the men and women from Britain, Ireland and elsewhere who volunteered to defend democracy and fight fascism in Spain from 1936 to 1939." Text Source & More Info on the International Brigade: (
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Inscription:
"NO PASARAN/ IN TRIBUTE TO ALL THOSE WHO SERVED AND DIED WITH THE INTERNATIONAL BRIGADE DURING THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR 1936-39 AMONG WHOM WERE THESE COLLEAGUES FROM THE ABERDARE CONSTITUENCY/ (NAMES)/ Unveiled by Bob Edwards, MP for Bilston who was decorated by the Spanish Republican Government with the Commander of the Order of Spanish Liberation./ 16th December 1967" Text from Plaque under Carving.
"Relief carvings in wood to local volunteers, including two killed on 25 August 1938 in the Battle of the Ebro. Installed by Aberdare Labour Party and local trades council in the party’s premises in December 1967. Relocated to Aberdare Central Library and unveiled by Michael Foot MP June 1986." Text Source: (
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9am to 5pm
Entrance fees (if it applies): Free
Type of memorial: Monument
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