1950 Press Photo A Parson offers prayers at the pithead - after the disaster

Eighty Men Lost In Derbyshire Pit Disaster. Parson Offers Prayers At The Pithead: It is estimated that eighty men have lost their lives in the fire which broke out today 1,300 feet underground at a point 1,000 yards from the pit bottom at Greswell Colliery, Derbyshire. Photo shows A Parson offers prayers at the pithead - after the disaster today.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 9-26-1950.



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