THE OAKS COLLIERY DISASTER
150th ANNIVERSARY
Does anyone have, or know of anyone who's relatives were a victim of the Oaks Colliery Disaster, Barnsley, in which 361 men and boys lost their lives on December 12th 1866.
For nearly 50yrs this was the worst mining disaster in Britain, and to this day is still the worst in England. Whilst Wales and Scotland have National Memorials to mark their worst mining disasters, 150yrs on England does not. This was a major local and national disaster, and should not be allowed to pass unnoticed. We owe it to the victims and their families to commemorate the event in a fitting manner and at the same time leave a memorial to remind future generations of the true cost of coal.
We are a small group of ex miners who are trying to raise funds for a suitable Memorial to those who perished 150 years ago on December 12th 2016.
Britain is a nation built on coal. We should be proud of our great mining heritage, and all the men, women and children who served in the coal industry.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
If you have relatives or know anyone who has.
If you would like to get involved.
If you have any information or stories
please contact the telephone numbers or e-mail address below
See our facebook page "Remember the Oaks"
e-mail
[email protected]tel 01226 757024. or 01709 894636. Mobile 07518 154474
People & Mining