01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. The Prince of Wales during a visit to the memorial of the Gresford mining disaster. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the tragic event which saw 266 men die following an explosion in the Gresford Colliery. The Prince met relatives of those who were killed in the disaster and heard from committee members who have been key in setting up the memorial and preserving the history of the Colliery. His Royal Highness also met members from the Wrexham Miners Rescue Station. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. The Prince of Wales during a visit to the memorial of the Gresford mining disaster. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the tragic event which saw 266 men die following an explosion in the Gresford Colliery. The Prince met relatives of those who were killed in the disaster and heard from committee members who have been key in setting up the memorial and preserving the history of the Colliery. His Royal Highness also met members from the Wrexham Miners Rescue Station. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. The Prince of Wales during a visit to the memorial of the Gresford mining disaster. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the tragic event which saw 266 men die following an explosion in the Gresford Colliery. The Prince met relatives of those who were killed in the disaster and heard from committee members who have been key in setting up the memorial and preserving the history of the Colliery. His Royal Highness also met members from the Wrexham Miners Rescue Station. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. The Prince of Wales during a visit to Ysgol Yr Holl Saint/All Saint’s School to see how the school is celebrating St David’s Day and hear about how its teaching its pupils about local Welsh history and cultural traditions. The Prince met those who have made it through to the UK Finals of the Formula 1 in Schools competition. Finally, The Prince met Year 6 pupils who have been learning about the history of the Gresford Mining Disaster and the impact this had on Wrexham and the surrounding areas. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Parsons Media

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. The Prince of Wales during a visit to Ysgol Yr Holl Saint/All Saint’s School to see how the school is celebrating St David’s Day and hear about how its teaching its pupils about local Welsh history and cultural traditions. The Prince met those who have made it through to the UK Finals of the Formula 1 in Schools competition. Finally, The Prince met Year 6 pupils who have been learning about the history of the Gresford Mining Disaster and the impact this had on Wrexham and the surrounding areas. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Parsons Media

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. The Prince of Wales during a visit to Ysgol Yr Holl Saint/All Saint’s School to see how the school is celebrating St David’s Day and hear about how its teaching its pupils about local Welsh history and cultural traditions. The Prince met those who have made it through to the UK Finals of the Formula 1 in Schools competition. Finally, The Prince met Year 6 pupils who have been learning about the history of the Gresford Mining Disaster and the impact this had on Wrexham and the surrounding areas. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Parsons Media

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. The Prince of Wales during a visit to Ysgol Yr Holl Saint/All Saint’s School to see how the school is celebrating St David’s Day and hear about how its teaching its pupils about local Welsh history and cultural traditions. The Prince met those who have made it through to the UK Finals of the Formula 1 in Schools competition. Finally, The Prince met Year 6 pupils who have been learning about the history of the Gresford Mining Disaster and the impact this had on Wrexham and the surrounding areas. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Parsons Media

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. The Prince of Wales during a visit to Ysgol Yr Holl Saint/All Saint’s School to see how the school is celebrating St David’s Day and hear about how its teaching its pupils about local Welsh history and cultural traditions. The Prince met those who have made it through to the UK Finals of the Formula 1 in Schools competition. Finally, The Prince met Year 6 pupils who have been learning about the history of the Gresford Mining Disaster and the impact this had on Wrexham and the surrounding areas. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Parsons Media

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. The Prince of Wales during a visit to the memorial of the Gresford mining disaster. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the tragic event which saw 266 men die following an explosion in the Gresford Colliery. The Prince met relatives of those who were killed in the disaster and heard from committee members who have been key in setting up the memorial and preserving the history of the Colliery. His Royal Highness also met members from the Wrexham Miners Rescue Station. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. The Prince of Wales during a visit to Ysgol Yr Holl Saint/All Saint’s School to see how the school is celebrating St David’s Day and hear about how its teaching its pupils about local Welsh history and cultural traditions. The Prince met those who have made it through to the UK Finals of the Formula 1 in Schools competition. Finally, The Prince met Year 6 pupils who have been learning about the history of the Gresford Mining Disaster and the impact this had on Wrexham and the surrounding areas. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Parsons Media

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. The Prince of Wales during a visit to Ysgol Yr Holl Saint/All Saint’s School to see how the school is celebrating St David’s Day and hear about how its teaching its pupils about local Welsh history and cultural traditions. The Prince met those who have made it through to the UK Finals of the Formula 1 in Schools competition. Finally, The Prince met Year 6 pupils who have been learning about the history of the Gresford Mining Disaster and the impact this had on Wrexham and the surrounding areas. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Parsons Media

Rest in Peace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. The Prince of Wales during a visit to the memorial of the Gresford mining disaster. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the tragic event which saw 266 men die following an explosion in the Gresford Colliery. The Prince met relatives of those who were killed in the disaster and heard from committee members who have been key in setting up the memorial and preserving the history of the Colliery. His Royal Highness also met members from the Wrexham Miners Rescue Station. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. The Prince of Wales during a visit to the memorial of the Gresford mining disaster. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the tragic event which saw 266 men die following an explosion in the Gresford Colliery. The Prince met relatives of those who were killed in the disaster and heard from committee members who have been key in setting up the memorial and preserving the history of the Colliery. His Royal Highness also met members from the Wrexham Miners Rescue Station. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. His Royal Highness during a visit to the Turf pub next to Wrexham AFC - the oldest public house at any sports stadium around the world. During the visit, The Prince met staff members of the local community and representatives of charitable organisations, and heard about how they play a key role as a hub for the local area, and the support it provides to local causes. The Prince then visited the pitch at the stadium and heard about the club’s redevelopment and historic rise over the past three years since the takeover by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, and then met with staff and players. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

01/03/2024. Wrexham, UK. The Prince of Wales during a visit to Ysgol Yr Holl Saint/All Saint’s School to see how the school is celebrating St David’s Day and hear about how its teaching its pupils about local Welsh history and cultural traditions. The Prince met those who have made it through to the UK Finals of the Formula 1 in Schools competition. Finally, The Prince met Year 6 pupils who have been learning about the history of the Gresford Mining Disaster and the impact this had on Wrexham and the surrounding areas. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Parsons Media

Vale Of Tears - The Story Of The Cadder Pit Disaster Glasgow 1913 Documentary

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdBypLHYRpY

The explosion was so intense that it was clearly heard in the depths of Greenfield Colliery which was about a mile away.

For more information on the disaster go to:

www.mining-villages.co.uk/95.html

Author: Hammond Innes.

Publisher: Fontana Books.

Date: 1982.

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