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: The colliery explosion at Wigan 1877


The colliery explosion at Wigan 1877

The explosion at Pemberton Collieries near Wigan. The tragedy was caused by firedamp gas exploding, killing between thirty and forty men. Three managers were suffocated after re-entering the mine to save others

Picture No
10215841
Media ID
46351315
Size
4000px x 5950px (3.8MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
The Illustrated London News. 20 October 1877
Date
1877

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