The Oaks 150 Colliery Memorial
The Oaks 150 Colliery Memorial 1866-2016 (150 years) are looking to erect a memorial to those who died in the worst coal mining disaster ever to happen in England, which would be seen as a monument of national significance and demonstrate that the living will not forget the past. This is fully supported by the NUM Yorkshire Area.
THEY NEED YOUR HELP
Do you have relatives or do you know anyone who has who were victims of the Oak Colliary Disaster in Barnsley, at which 361 men and boys lost their lives?
Would you like to get involved?
Do you have any information or stories relating to the disaster?
If you can help in any way, please contact:
T: 01226 757024 or 01709 894636
M: 07518 154474
Please distribute this as widely as possible and help this small group of ex-miners to raise funds for a suitable memorial to those who perished 150 years ago.