Mining Monument, Felling, Tyne and Wear
This is a memorial to 91 people killed at Felling Colliery in May 1812. The youngest was aged 8. After this accident the rector of Heworth, John Hodgson, set about forming the Society for the Prevention of Accidents in Coal Mines. He also encouraged Sir Humphrey Davy in the development of his safety lamp.
Location
Tyne and Wear FellingPeriod
Georgian (1714 - 1836)Themes
