What caused the Gresford Colliery disaster?

Gresford is one of Britain’s worst coal mining disasters: a controversial inquiry into the disaster did not conclusively identify a cause, though evidence suggested that failures in safety procedures and poor mine management were contributory factors.

Who was responsible for the Gresford disaster?

To many, the management was to blame. They ran the pit and should take full responsibility. Cripps focused his questioning on William Bonsall, the colliery manager. Cripps saw him as not only as incompetent, but also complicit in a regime that put profits before miners’ lives.

When did the Gresford mining disaster happen?

September 22, 1934Gresford disaster / Start date

Why was the memorial at Gresford Wrexham erected 1982?

In 1982 a monument was erected in the grounds of Gresford Colliery Club to commemorate the disaster; the memorial comprises two tapering stone piers supporting one of the winding sheaves from the colliery. In 2000 the names of all those who lost their lives in the disaster were added to the memorial.

How many people died in the Gresford mining disaster?

266Gresford disaster / Number of deaths

Wrexham AFC today remember the victims of the Gresford Colliery Disaster, which occurred 87 years ago. The disaster shocked the whole country, and most of all the community of Wrexham, with 266 men lost in the tragedy.

Who owned the Gresford Colliery?

the United Westminster Wrexham Collieries, Limited
The Gresford Colliery was owned by the United Westminster Wrexham Collieries, Limited and was at the village of Gresford about two and a half miles to the north of Wrexham. The mine had two shafts the downcast which was known ad the “Dennis” and the upcast which was called the “Martin”.

Who owned Gresford Colliery?

United Westminster Wrexham Collieries, Limited

How many people died in Gresford disaster?