Historical eventSeptember 221934

Gresford disaster

One of Britain's worst mining accidents took place when an explosion at Gresford Colliery in Wales killed 266 men.

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When
Saturday, September 22 193492 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1930s
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Dates: From 1934.

What happened

One of Britain's worst mining accidents took place when an explosion at Gresford Colliery in Wales killed 266 men.

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September 22 1934 — 92 years ago, on a Saturday.

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