“The Gresford Disaster”

Description

242 miners and three rescuers died in the Gresford mine explosion. The management is accused of destroying the fireman's records to cover criminal negligence. "Down there in the dark they are lying; they died for nine shillings a day"

Historical references

• Sept 22, 1934 - explosion of the Gresford pit mine (in Denbyshire) kills 265 miners and three rescuers

Recordings

• Mrs. A. Cosgrave, "The Gresford Disaster" (on FSB3)

References

1. MacColl-Shuttle, pp. 11-12, "The Gresford Disaster" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. PBB 116, "The Gresford Disaster" (1 text)
3. DT, GRESFORD
4. Roud #3089
5. BI, PBB116