In pictures: Freedom for miners

The Mayor of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Robert Smith, leads a parade to the former Lewis Merthyr colliery, now the Rhondda Heritage Park, on Sunday 21 June to celebrate the contribution of miners to the area's history and culture.

The Pontypool Marching Band took part in the parade.

The Mayor (right) hands a document to former miner Ivor England (left) conferring the freedom of the borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf to its former miners.

Local dignatories were out in force, including local MPs and AMs.

The Cambrian Male Voice Choir represented another example of valleys culture.

The miners strike is still remembered as a pivotal time in the history of the south Wales valleys.

Ivor England proudly holds the freedom document.

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