'THE HYDE COLLIERY EXPLOSION
18th January 1889
18th January 1889
This plaque is located near to the site where a
horrific gas explosion in the Hyde Lane Coal Pit
killed 23 men and seriously injured 5 more victims.
horrific gas explosion in the Hyde Lane Coal Pit
killed 23 men and seriously injured 5 more victims.
The inquest recorded that the explosion took place
at some distance from a shaft, which was known
as the "Two Foot Level", shortly after 9.00 a.m.
at some distance from a shaft, which was known
as the "Two Foot Level", shortly after 9.00 a.m.
The verdict reported that the incident was
accidental and was caused by the use of
naked lights by the miners.
accidental and was caused by the use of
naked lights by the miners.
Unveiled by Councillor Joe Kitchen,
Cabinet Deputy of Lifelong Learning,
on February 21st 2001'
Cabinet Deputy of Lifelong Learning,
on February 21st 2001'
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