In 1857 at Lundhill colliery, an underground explosion killed 189 men and boys.As a consequence 90 women were made widows.A special Disaster Fund was set up to which Queen Victoria donated £200 and Prince Albert donated £100.A couple of photos.[url]http://www.healeyhero.co.uk/rescue/pits/Lundhill/Lundhill3.htm[/url]
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