Diglake colliery, Audley, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Date:1895

Description:On the 14th January 1895, 77 miners lost their lives at Diglake when an inrush of water from old workings flooded the mine. The mine was never re-opened following the disaster.

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Donor ref:PA3200 (22/4361)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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