West Stanley Pit Disaster 1909 by Colin C

[@andrewalbrighton8600]

A fitting tribute to the lives lost in mans pursuit to make a living . Nicely done Colin .

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

thank you again Andrew

[@kathleenconnor3392]

I had a greatgreat uncle and great grandad who died Allan counsell and John counsell 23yrs and 58yrs

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

Sorry to hear that Kathleen

[@NUFC-QRQ-ZTA-ALI]

The school right next to the grave Is the school I go to right now at the moment…

[@iancoulsonbellmentoring6967]

I am named after my great grandfather (Thomas Coulson) and great uncle (Matthew Coulson) who both died in the disaster. Ian Coulson Bell

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

So sad to hear that Ian it was a hard and dangerous life down the Pit. Proper men in those days. Take care

[@AllenORourke1954]

Nice little tribute Colin, somewhere in cyber space I've got a file of photos related to the disaster, I'll dig them out and post them in your FB group...

[@colinthegeordiehistorian10]

Cheers Allen that would be great