West Stanley Pit Disaster 1909 by Colin C

A sad day in County Durham the West Stanley Pit Disaster in 1909. 168 people lost there lives. I have done this video so people dont forget what happened on that awful Day. Many of my relations worked down the mine a lot of them at Ravensworth Ann Colliery at Team Colliery the Angel of the North stands on the site of the Pit Baths. Heartbreak to think those poor men and boys left the house that day with a see you later. Not knowing that was a last goodbye. I hope that those left behind wifes and children, Mothers and Fathers had a good life after what devastated there lives

[@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