Mining Memorial, Washington, Tyne and Wear

Memorial to 42 miners killed in an accident on the 2nd of March 1885. It was paid for by the miners of Usworth Colliery and built by Emley and Sons of Newcastle.

Location

Tyne and Wear Washington

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

memorial remembrance mining miner industry accident disaster health safety victorian (1837 - 1901)