Clifton Hall Colliery Explosion
18th June 1885
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Image from The Journal report on Friday 26th June 1885
In Remembrance of those who lost their lives
and their families.
and their families.
One of the worst coal mining disasters known in Lancashire happened at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
The colliery was owned by Andrew Knowles & Sons. Originally founded by the Gaskells and leased to Andrew Knowles in 1814 for a number of 23 years. It was on Lumns Lane, Clifton, (roughly where the tip is now).
178 men and boys (some as young as 13) were killed in an explosion at the pit.
The explosion was thought to have been caused by a movement in the earth, which squeezed a large pocket of methane gas known as firedamp into a section of the mine.
A naked flame from a miner’s candle is thought to have set off the explosion.
Many of the miners were trapped in different parts of the mine. Some tried to escape through a small tunnel which led to Agecroft Colliery 800 yards away but were caught in water and roof falls.
Others were rescued by their colleagues and brought to the surface. Some of the rescuers received the Albert Medal for their bravery. (See below for details)
Naked lights were never used again in the Knowles pits.
The colliery was owned by Andrew Knowles & Sons. Originally founded by the Gaskells and leased to Andrew Knowles in 1814 for a number of 23 years. It was on Lumns Lane, Clifton, (roughly where the tip is now).
178 men and boys (some as young as 13) were killed in an explosion at the pit.
The explosion was thought to have been caused by a movement in the earth, which squeezed a large pocket of methane gas known as firedamp into a section of the mine.
A naked flame from a miner’s candle is thought to have set off the explosion.
Many of the miners were trapped in different parts of the mine. Some tried to escape through a small tunnel which led to Agecroft Colliery 800 yards away but were caught in water and roof falls.
Others were rescued by their colleagues and brought to the surface. Some of the rescuers received the Albert Medal for their bravery. (See below for details)
Naked lights were never used again in the Knowles pits.
This is a photograph from the day showing the makeshift coffins, taken by J. Horne of Bolton Road.
Makeshift coffins were used, and the bodies of the men were laid out in the Stables at Clifton Hall Colliery, along with the woodshed. The bodies were kept there until they could be identified.
Bodies recovered at Agecroft Colliery were also laid out on site in a makeshift mortuary for identification.
Women and family members fled from the cotton mills where they were working to both pits for news of their loved ones. They remained there into the night, or until they had news.
In an account given by Rev. Charles W. Wood, the men were mainly from the Pendlebury area of Bolton Road, and surrounding streets. Others were from Clifton, Irlams O'Th' Height and Pendleton. Only a small number of them being Catholic, as it is thought that most of the Catholics in the area had been on night shifts.
A few of the boys had been adopted from Swinton Industrial School and were buried with their adopted family members.
Bodies recovered at Agecroft Colliery were also laid out on site in a makeshift mortuary for identification.
Women and family members fled from the cotton mills where they were working to both pits for news of their loved ones. They remained there into the night, or until they had news.
In an account given by Rev. Charles W. Wood, the men were mainly from the Pendlebury area of Bolton Road, and surrounding streets. Others were from Clifton, Irlams O'Th' Height and Pendleton. Only a small number of them being Catholic, as it is thought that most of the Catholics in the area had been on night shifts.
A few of the boys had been adopted from Swinton Industrial School and were buried with their adopted family members.
The following newspaper report can best describe the explosion and its aftermath.
Manchester Evening News Thursday 18th June 1885.
On Thursday 18th June 1885
The colliery is one of the series of pits belonging to Messrs. Andrew Knowles and Co, and three seams of coal are worked down one shaft. The first of them is the Dow, the second the Five Quarters, and the third, which is at a depth of 540 yards, the Trencherbone. It is in this level that the explosion took place, and here the seam is known as slightly fiery. The colliery is so constructed that a connection has been formed with the Agecroft Colliery, which is about a mile away, and men can pass from the workings of one pit to the workings of the other.
There is also to the Clifton Hall Colliery an upcast shaft, which is used almost exclusively for the purposes of ventilation, but there was a capstan rope which afforded a means of egress. This morning 349 men and boys went down the pit, and of this number 160 we distributed along the levels of the Trencherbone seam. The rest were employed on the other two seams, and did not feel the force of the explosion, but would suffer from the defective ventilation. The explosion occurred, as we have said, about twenty minutes past nine o’clock. At that hour the men at work on the pit bank felt a violent shock, which was followed almost immediately by a loud report, and a rush of dust and smoke up the shaft proclaimed beyond a shadow of doubt that an explosion had taken place. A sheet of flame was also observed. The officials of the colliery at once raised a party to descend the shaft, but the cages were found to be fast in the shaft and could not be moved, and the only alternative which presented itself was to use the capstan rope from the up-cast shaft to descend the downcast. This was done, but a descent was only effected as far the point where the cages were joined together in the shaft. An effort was then made to liberate the cages, and while this was being done a message was sent to the Agecroft pit that all possible assistance might be rendered. The Government Inspector, Mr. J. Dickinson, Mr. J. Hall, and several clergymen were in the attendance at Clifton Hall, and a large crowd of people assembled on the pit bank.
At Agecroft a large crowd assembled, for it was here that the human interest in the explosion was centred. The workings, as we have before said, are in the direct communication with the workings of the other colliery, and an attempt was made to get the unfortunate men out of the Clifton Hall Colliery by this route. The intention speedily became known and a large number of women, whose excited anxiety clearly showed their close interest, waited at the gates while the operations were conducted.
The process of rescuing was very slow, it was soon found that the force of the explosion had caused a fall of coal which had blocked the Trencherbone seam and made escape impossible in that direction. In the two other seams, too, it was found that the explosion had turned the ventilation, and that it was therefore, difficult and dangerous to explore. However, a plucky effort was made, and a number of men were soon brought out.
The first lot did not appear to have suffered from the effects of the explosion, but those who were rescued later were much exhausted, and gave appearances of having suffered from the effects of afterdamp. By noon 116 men and boys out of 349 had been rescued, and all these came from the Dow and Five Quarter seams.
At that time the Trencherbone had not been reached, and it was impossible to say what the extent of the catastrophe would be. The colliery officials hope to find some survivors in the Trencherbone seam, but they fear that the chokedamp will have claimed some victims in the other two seams at those points where the ventilation was most seriously affected.
By half-past one o’clock Mr. Crook the manager of the Agecroft pit and the rescue party under his direction had sent to the surface in total of about 130 persons. Of these something like 40 were injured more or less seriously and 7 were dead. One of the injured, a lad named Joseph Jackson, whose skull was badly fractured, died immediately after is admission the Pendleton infirmary. Several medical men were quickly in attendance when news of the disaster was spread. These included Dr. J. J. Berry of Pendlebury and his assistant Mr. Shaw, Dr. O’Grady of Swinton, Dr, Herbert of Pendlebury, and Dr. Addy of Eccles New Road.
It unfortunately happened that the operations of the relief party were hampered by an unforeseen circumstance, and it is just possible that some of the men in the workings were similarly hindered when attempting to reach a place of safety. The communication road between the Agecroft pit and the Clifton Hall Colliery was found to be flooded for about 300 or 400 yards to a depth of 2 ½ feet or so. The explorers coped with this difficulty as best they could.
It was noticeable that the injured men brought to the surface by their exertions, being all from the Dow and Five Quarters seams, suffered principally from contused wounds caused by falling debris. Had they have been where the full blast of the explosion occurred they would doubtless have been badly scorched, but neither they nor the dead presented that appearance.
It would be otherwise with those engaged in the Trencherbone seam, and it is feared that if the loss of life in the other sections has been considerable, there it has been very disastrous. One or two of the men who were amongst the first to escape, said the explosion was sudden, loud, and terrifying. Although they did not suppose it to have occurred in their immediate neighbourhood, they knew full well that danger threatened, and the instinct of self-preservation prompted them to seek safety in flight.
While the operations detailed above were proceeding at Agecroft, attempts were being made at Clifton Hall to reach the men in the workings. It has already been said that and early effort of the kind proved futile, but subsequently Mr. Hall, the manager, and a party under his guidance, succeeded in reaching the level channel at the bottom of the shaft leading to the down quarters. Knowledge of the fact that communication had been here established soon got about, and a dense crowd assembled at the colliery. The grief of many of those collected was painful to behold. It was a matter of certainty by this time that actual loss of life had occurred, and there was every reason to fear that the number of victims would be great. It was sad indeed to see poor women sobbing silently and helplessly. Their grief was subdued but intense. The police kindly but firmly kept the crowd outside a barrier which had been placed for the purpose. Person’s eager for tidings of those near and dear to them did not altogether approve of the arrangement, perhaps, but otherwise serious impediment would have been offered to the organised efforts of those upon whom the real work devolved.
Information of the disaster was given by telephone at the County Police Court, Strangeways, very soon after the explosion occurred, and a body of constables in charge of Inspector Kelly was told off to keep order. Inspector Stanton, of Salford, was also on the spot with a contingent of officers. By about half past one o’clock 75 persons had been brought to the surface, of whom 11 were dead. The proportion of injured was considerable, and several of them were badly scorched.
Up to the time of writing the bodies of the dead had not been identified. Of the 349 persons who descended that pit 186 were rescued alive and 18 were dead when found, and one died at Pendleton Dispensary. The number remaining in the workings. Therefore, would be 144.
Manchester Evening News Thursday 18th June 1885.
On Thursday 18th June 1885
The colliery is one of the series of pits belonging to Messrs. Andrew Knowles and Co, and three seams of coal are worked down one shaft. The first of them is the Dow, the second the Five Quarters, and the third, which is at a depth of 540 yards, the Trencherbone. It is in this level that the explosion took place, and here the seam is known as slightly fiery. The colliery is so constructed that a connection has been formed with the Agecroft Colliery, which is about a mile away, and men can pass from the workings of one pit to the workings of the other.
There is also to the Clifton Hall Colliery an upcast shaft, which is used almost exclusively for the purposes of ventilation, but there was a capstan rope which afforded a means of egress. This morning 349 men and boys went down the pit, and of this number 160 we distributed along the levels of the Trencherbone seam. The rest were employed on the other two seams, and did not feel the force of the explosion, but would suffer from the defective ventilation. The explosion occurred, as we have said, about twenty minutes past nine o’clock. At that hour the men at work on the pit bank felt a violent shock, which was followed almost immediately by a loud report, and a rush of dust and smoke up the shaft proclaimed beyond a shadow of doubt that an explosion had taken place. A sheet of flame was also observed. The officials of the colliery at once raised a party to descend the shaft, but the cages were found to be fast in the shaft and could not be moved, and the only alternative which presented itself was to use the capstan rope from the up-cast shaft to descend the downcast. This was done, but a descent was only effected as far the point where the cages were joined together in the shaft. An effort was then made to liberate the cages, and while this was being done a message was sent to the Agecroft pit that all possible assistance might be rendered. The Government Inspector, Mr. J. Dickinson, Mr. J. Hall, and several clergymen were in the attendance at Clifton Hall, and a large crowd of people assembled on the pit bank.
At Agecroft a large crowd assembled, for it was here that the human interest in the explosion was centred. The workings, as we have before said, are in the direct communication with the workings of the other colliery, and an attempt was made to get the unfortunate men out of the Clifton Hall Colliery by this route. The intention speedily became known and a large number of women, whose excited anxiety clearly showed their close interest, waited at the gates while the operations were conducted.
The process of rescuing was very slow, it was soon found that the force of the explosion had caused a fall of coal which had blocked the Trencherbone seam and made escape impossible in that direction. In the two other seams, too, it was found that the explosion had turned the ventilation, and that it was therefore, difficult and dangerous to explore. However, a plucky effort was made, and a number of men were soon brought out.
The first lot did not appear to have suffered from the effects of the explosion, but those who were rescued later were much exhausted, and gave appearances of having suffered from the effects of afterdamp. By noon 116 men and boys out of 349 had been rescued, and all these came from the Dow and Five Quarter seams.
At that time the Trencherbone had not been reached, and it was impossible to say what the extent of the catastrophe would be. The colliery officials hope to find some survivors in the Trencherbone seam, but they fear that the chokedamp will have claimed some victims in the other two seams at those points where the ventilation was most seriously affected.
By half-past one o’clock Mr. Crook the manager of the Agecroft pit and the rescue party under his direction had sent to the surface in total of about 130 persons. Of these something like 40 were injured more or less seriously and 7 were dead. One of the injured, a lad named Joseph Jackson, whose skull was badly fractured, died immediately after is admission the Pendleton infirmary. Several medical men were quickly in attendance when news of the disaster was spread. These included Dr. J. J. Berry of Pendlebury and his assistant Mr. Shaw, Dr. O’Grady of Swinton, Dr, Herbert of Pendlebury, and Dr. Addy of Eccles New Road.
It unfortunately happened that the operations of the relief party were hampered by an unforeseen circumstance, and it is just possible that some of the men in the workings were similarly hindered when attempting to reach a place of safety. The communication road between the Agecroft pit and the Clifton Hall Colliery was found to be flooded for about 300 or 400 yards to a depth of 2 ½ feet or so. The explorers coped with this difficulty as best they could.
It was noticeable that the injured men brought to the surface by their exertions, being all from the Dow and Five Quarters seams, suffered principally from contused wounds caused by falling debris. Had they have been where the full blast of the explosion occurred they would doubtless have been badly scorched, but neither they nor the dead presented that appearance.
It would be otherwise with those engaged in the Trencherbone seam, and it is feared that if the loss of life in the other sections has been considerable, there it has been very disastrous. One or two of the men who were amongst the first to escape, said the explosion was sudden, loud, and terrifying. Although they did not suppose it to have occurred in their immediate neighbourhood, they knew full well that danger threatened, and the instinct of self-preservation prompted them to seek safety in flight.
While the operations detailed above were proceeding at Agecroft, attempts were being made at Clifton Hall to reach the men in the workings. It has already been said that and early effort of the kind proved futile, but subsequently Mr. Hall, the manager, and a party under his guidance, succeeded in reaching the level channel at the bottom of the shaft leading to the down quarters. Knowledge of the fact that communication had been here established soon got about, and a dense crowd assembled at the colliery. The grief of many of those collected was painful to behold. It was a matter of certainty by this time that actual loss of life had occurred, and there was every reason to fear that the number of victims would be great. It was sad indeed to see poor women sobbing silently and helplessly. Their grief was subdued but intense. The police kindly but firmly kept the crowd outside a barrier which had been placed for the purpose. Person’s eager for tidings of those near and dear to them did not altogether approve of the arrangement, perhaps, but otherwise serious impediment would have been offered to the organised efforts of those upon whom the real work devolved.
Information of the disaster was given by telephone at the County Police Court, Strangeways, very soon after the explosion occurred, and a body of constables in charge of Inspector Kelly was told off to keep order. Inspector Stanton, of Salford, was also on the spot with a contingent of officers. By about half past one o’clock 75 persons had been brought to the surface, of whom 11 were dead. The proportion of injured was considerable, and several of them were badly scorched.
Up to the time of writing the bodies of the dead had not been identified. Of the 349 persons who descended that pit 186 were rescued alive and 18 were dead when found, and one died at Pendleton Dispensary. The number remaining in the workings. Therefore, would be 144.
By 4.30p.m. Friday 19th June, up to 70 bodies had been recovered. There were still over 100 miners missing, most of them could not be reached as they were embedded in debris.
For the next few days, rescuers worked tirelessly, and carried on bringing out the dead scorched bodies of the miners, whilst family and friends waited on the pit banks for news of their loved ones.
Pit ponies had also been killed.
The explosion received nation wide publicity and collections were made by various churches and organisations to help provide for about 350 widows and children.
Memorial engravings were printed and sold to further add to the funds for the families.
A large number of the miners were insured and members of the Miners Relief Fund. The families who were in the relief fund received a lump sum of £6.00 followed by 5 shillings a week for a period of two years.
Given that fathers, sons, brothers, and in-laws all worked together, some families tragically lost more than one family member.
For the next few days, rescuers worked tirelessly, and carried on bringing out the dead scorched bodies of the miners, whilst family and friends waited on the pit banks for news of their loved ones.
Pit ponies had also been killed.
The explosion received nation wide publicity and collections were made by various churches and organisations to help provide for about 350 widows and children.
Memorial engravings were printed and sold to further add to the funds for the families.
A large number of the miners were insured and members of the Miners Relief Fund. The families who were in the relief fund received a lump sum of £6.00 followed by 5 shillings a week for a period of two years.
Given that fathers, sons, brothers, and in-laws all worked together, some families tragically lost more than one family member.
In health and strength we left out homes,
Not thinking death was near;
It pleased the Lord to bid us come,
And in his presence to appear.
When we arose at early morning,
Full of health, so blythe and gay;
We little thought it was the dawning,
Of our last and dying day.
Oh! What a loud and fearful crash,
And what a sudden cry;
And what an awful place was that
Wherein to droop and die.
With hearts so light we left our homes
Upon that fatal morn;
And little thought upon that road,
We never should return.
"IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH".
Not thinking death was near;
It pleased the Lord to bid us come,
And in his presence to appear.
When we arose at early morning,
Full of health, so blythe and gay;
We little thought it was the dawning,
Of our last and dying day.
Oh! What a loud and fearful crash,
And what a sudden cry;
And what an awful place was that
Wherein to droop and die.
With hearts so light we left our homes
Upon that fatal morn;
And little thought upon that road,
We never should return.
"IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH".
The Inquest
An Inquest was opened at The Mechanics Institute, Pendlebury at 10 a.m. Saturday 20th June 1885 into the cause of death of the miners by Mr.F. Price district Coroner.
The inquest into the disaster was held at the Pendlebury Institute by Mr. Frederick Price, the county coroner and a jury with Councillor Addison Pendleton as foreman. All interested parties were represented. At the opening of proceeding, Mr. Dickinson received an anonymous letter that was undated which related to the ventilation of the Trencherbone Mine and Mr. Martin made an inspection the following day when he found gas in Joseph Derricott’s place in No.2 East when the air had become stopped and the men sent home. Martin saw Derricott, who explained that he had released the air to the No. 1 Level and Mr. Martin went to the face of the east and west side levels, testing for gas but found none but he found naked lights were in use in all the places.
Here are a few of the reported statements of evidence given from families who lost loved ones:-
Thomas Wallwork said that Thomas Taylor, the furnaceman at the colliery, had told him within a month of the explosion that such an event would certainly take place at Lumms pit, and it would not be a little one, but a great one, and whenever it did occur he, Thomas Wallwork, must be sure to speak out as there would not be a bone of his body left.
In cross-examination he said Taylor, the furnaceman, had told him the explosion would take place because he could not get proper coal to keep up a good furnace and keep the gas away in the mine; they gave him rubbish to burn only when the inspector came. He also very strongly depreciated the state of the airways. When asked by Wallwork why he had not complained to the manager he said he durst not for fear of being discharged. This statement was fully corroborated by Betsy Taylor, the funaceman’s wife.
Ellen Hilton, the wife of William Hilton, one of the killed miners, stated that her husband had said to her within the last fortnight something would happen at this pit, and they would have to carry him and his two brothers' home because of the neglect in the pit. He had worked in the pit for 26 years and had never seen Mr. Dickinson down only when there was an accident. She had told her husband he was going mad about the pit. He had wanted to write to Mr. Dickinson but she had dissuaded him from doing so. He had spoken to James Crook, the fireman, about the danger. This evidence was re-affirmed by Ann Hilton and Harriet Hilton, sister -in-law to Ellen Hilton.
John Tatlock, of Richmond Street, Clifton, whose son James was killed by the explosion, said he had heard his son complain about a month or six weeks previous that there would be "a fire" in the Trencherbone mine before long. He asked David Doxey to remove him, but he would not. The father had advised his son to ask for permission to remove for fear of an explosion.
Sarah Jackson also said her husband, Shimei Jackson who had been killed, told her only two days prior to the explosion that there was such a bad return of air that there would be an explosion if something was not altered.
A number of witnesses were called to give evidence who worked in the mine, and who had escaped the explosion from one cause or another.
James Taylor of Bury Lane, Pendlebury, fireman at Agecroft, but who had been fireman in the Trencherbone mine 18 months previously, said he had lost two relatives in the explosion; they had never complained to him of danger. He had seen gas in the Trencherbone mine in small quantities, but the ventilation of the mine was good. The airway was about six feet by four feet. He never thought it unsafe to work part of the mine with naked lights and part with lamps.
Several of the witnesses spoke of good ventilation; to the pit being free from gas; to the safety there was in using naked lights without fear of an explosion; and to the efficient management, and their great surprise on hearing the explosion.
Further evidence was given including from Mr. Higson, who on oath admitted that it was unsafe to use naked lights, and he did not think the explosion would have taken place had lamps been in use.
In the face of the overwhelming and conclusive evidence, and the numerous cautions that have been administered to the responsible managers of the Clifton Hall Colliery, the conclusions were as follows:-
1. That naked lights were not safe in this mine under any circumstances.
11. That too little regard had been given to the inspector's strong recommendations to use safety lamps.
111. That such neglect of plain duty is, to say the least most extraordinary, and demands further investigation.
An Inquest was opened at The Mechanics Institute, Pendlebury at 10 a.m. Saturday 20th June 1885 into the cause of death of the miners by Mr.F. Price district Coroner.
The inquest into the disaster was held at the Pendlebury Institute by Mr. Frederick Price, the county coroner and a jury with Councillor Addison Pendleton as foreman. All interested parties were represented. At the opening of proceeding, Mr. Dickinson received an anonymous letter that was undated which related to the ventilation of the Trencherbone Mine and Mr. Martin made an inspection the following day when he found gas in Joseph Derricott’s place in No.2 East when the air had become stopped and the men sent home. Martin saw Derricott, who explained that he had released the air to the No. 1 Level and Mr. Martin went to the face of the east and west side levels, testing for gas but found none but he found naked lights were in use in all the places.
Here are a few of the reported statements of evidence given from families who lost loved ones:-
Thomas Wallwork said that Thomas Taylor, the furnaceman at the colliery, had told him within a month of the explosion that such an event would certainly take place at Lumms pit, and it would not be a little one, but a great one, and whenever it did occur he, Thomas Wallwork, must be sure to speak out as there would not be a bone of his body left.
In cross-examination he said Taylor, the furnaceman, had told him the explosion would take place because he could not get proper coal to keep up a good furnace and keep the gas away in the mine; they gave him rubbish to burn only when the inspector came. He also very strongly depreciated the state of the airways. When asked by Wallwork why he had not complained to the manager he said he durst not for fear of being discharged. This statement was fully corroborated by Betsy Taylor, the funaceman’s wife.
Ellen Hilton, the wife of William Hilton, one of the killed miners, stated that her husband had said to her within the last fortnight something would happen at this pit, and they would have to carry him and his two brothers' home because of the neglect in the pit. He had worked in the pit for 26 years and had never seen Mr. Dickinson down only when there was an accident. She had told her husband he was going mad about the pit. He had wanted to write to Mr. Dickinson but she had dissuaded him from doing so. He had spoken to James Crook, the fireman, about the danger. This evidence was re-affirmed by Ann Hilton and Harriet Hilton, sister -in-law to Ellen Hilton.
John Tatlock, of Richmond Street, Clifton, whose son James was killed by the explosion, said he had heard his son complain about a month or six weeks previous that there would be "a fire" in the Trencherbone mine before long. He asked David Doxey to remove him, but he would not. The father had advised his son to ask for permission to remove for fear of an explosion.
Sarah Jackson also said her husband, Shimei Jackson who had been killed, told her only two days prior to the explosion that there was such a bad return of air that there would be an explosion if something was not altered.
A number of witnesses were called to give evidence who worked in the mine, and who had escaped the explosion from one cause or another.
James Taylor of Bury Lane, Pendlebury, fireman at Agecroft, but who had been fireman in the Trencherbone mine 18 months previously, said he had lost two relatives in the explosion; they had never complained to him of danger. He had seen gas in the Trencherbone mine in small quantities, but the ventilation of the mine was good. The airway was about six feet by four feet. He never thought it unsafe to work part of the mine with naked lights and part with lamps.
Several of the witnesses spoke of good ventilation; to the pit being free from gas; to the safety there was in using naked lights without fear of an explosion; and to the efficient management, and their great surprise on hearing the explosion.
Further evidence was given including from Mr. Higson, who on oath admitted that it was unsafe to use naked lights, and he did not think the explosion would have taken place had lamps been in use.
In the face of the overwhelming and conclusive evidence, and the numerous cautions that have been administered to the responsible managers of the Clifton Hall Colliery, the conclusions were as follows:-
1. That naked lights were not safe in this mine under any circumstances.
11. That too little regard had been given to the inspector's strong recommendations to use safety lamps.
111. That such neglect of plain duty is, to say the least most extraordinary, and demands further investigation.
The Jury returned a Verdict of Accidental Death.
Holding no persons criminally or censurably responsible. They declined to express an opinion as to the use of naked lights in the mine, but recommended a Government Inquiry into the matter and the appointment of additional Inspectors. (Reported in the Manchester Evening News)
Holding no persons criminally or censurably responsible. They declined to express an opinion as to the use of naked lights in the mine, but recommended a Government Inquiry into the matter and the appointment of additional Inspectors. (Reported in the Manchester Evening News)
The Miners Conference And The Clifton Hall Explosion.
10th July 1885
Amongst the resolutions passed at the National Miners' Conference, held in Manchester to-day, was the following:-
"That this conference considers that the verdict respecting the deaths of 177 persons at Clifton Hall collieries is not in accordance with the evidence placed before the jury".
At that date there was 177 dead.
The body of William Aston aged 19 was found under a mass of debris about 700 yards from where he worked on 27th July 1885 bringing the total of deaths to 178.
10th July 1885
Amongst the resolutions passed at the National Miners' Conference, held in Manchester to-day, was the following:-
"That this conference considers that the verdict respecting the deaths of 177 persons at Clifton Hall collieries is not in accordance with the evidence placed before the jury".
At that date there was 177 dead.
The body of William Aston aged 19 was found under a mass of debris about 700 yards from where he worked on 27th July 1885 bringing the total of deaths to 178.
The following was also reported on 14th August 1885 in the Manchester Evening News
A lengthy repost on this disaster has been presented by Mr. W. Pickard and Mr. Woods, who were appointed by the miners as a deputation to attend the coroner's inquest.
In this repost they say:- The fact that the existence of gas has been frequently reported, that the principal report book in use on the day of the explosion is missing and cannot be found, and the continuing to use the naked lights lead up almost conclusively to the theory that there has been a lax system of management, that evident signs of danger have been utterly disregarded by the authorities in charge, and that an incompetent Judgement has been formed in allowing the indiscriminate use of naked lights in the face of these circumstances.
We entirely differ from the jury's verdict, and are of the opinion that it is quite antagonistic to the bulk of the evidence produced; and we wish to enter our protest against the jury's decision as being inconsistent-almost unparalleled- and as being detrimental to the best interests of the mining population.
A lengthy repost on this disaster has been presented by Mr. W. Pickard and Mr. Woods, who were appointed by the miners as a deputation to attend the coroner's inquest.
In this repost they say:- The fact that the existence of gas has been frequently reported, that the principal report book in use on the day of the explosion is missing and cannot be found, and the continuing to use the naked lights lead up almost conclusively to the theory that there has been a lax system of management, that evident signs of danger have been utterly disregarded by the authorities in charge, and that an incompetent Judgement has been formed in allowing the indiscriminate use of naked lights in the face of these circumstances.
We entirely differ from the jury's verdict, and are of the opinion that it is quite antagonistic to the bulk of the evidence produced; and we wish to enter our protest against the jury's decision as being inconsistent-almost unparalleled- and as being detrimental to the best interests of the mining population.
The Funerals
The whole of Swinton, Pendlebury, Clifton, Kearsley, Irlams O'Th'Height, Pendleton and the surrounding area was in mourning.
There were thousands of people who came from the districts between Manchester and Bolton and lined the streets along Bolton Road, and around the Churches.
On Sunday 21st June 1885 the sad ceremonies and funerals commenced around three o' clock at St. Peters, St. Augustine’s, Christ Church, St. Anne’s Clifton, and St. John's Pendlebury.
There were around 36 funerals that day alone, the greater number of bodies were reported to have been interred at Christ Church, Pendlebury and took nearly two and a half hours.
The approaches to the churchyard were vigilantly guarded by a number of constables, and no one but relatives and friends were allowed to pass into the burial ground.
Bolton Road was crowded with people, and admirable order was maintained. As each cortège arrived people stood aside and many of them raised their hats to the mourners following the coffins.
At St. Augustine's, Pendlebury, the services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Dewes, vicar and the Rev. S. Parkes, chaplain of Swinton Industrial Schools.
A numerous congregation assemble with in the church, but the funerals were not conducted in the ordinary manner, the vicar explained that the time at the disposal of the clergy would not allow of any part of the office for the dead being said inside the building, and those who had assembled inside the church went outside into the graveyard, where there was a crowd of thousands of people.
St. John's the Evangelist also interred seven bodies on the 21st June including John Riley, his two sons, his son-in-law and two other relatives.
St. Peter's, in Swinton interred two men on the 21st June and the rest the following days.
St. Anne's Clifton was also the scene of several funerals, eight of the deceased buried that day lived in Clifton. The bodies were interred in single graves, apart from members of the same family who were buried together.
The Knowles had given each family the sum of 30 shillings to assist with the purchase of coffins.
The funerals continued over the next few days.
The whole of Swinton, Pendlebury, Clifton, Kearsley, Irlams O'Th'Height, Pendleton and the surrounding area was in mourning.
There were thousands of people who came from the districts between Manchester and Bolton and lined the streets along Bolton Road, and around the Churches.
On Sunday 21st June 1885 the sad ceremonies and funerals commenced around three o' clock at St. Peters, St. Augustine’s, Christ Church, St. Anne’s Clifton, and St. John's Pendlebury.
There were around 36 funerals that day alone, the greater number of bodies were reported to have been interred at Christ Church, Pendlebury and took nearly two and a half hours.
The approaches to the churchyard were vigilantly guarded by a number of constables, and no one but relatives and friends were allowed to pass into the burial ground.
Bolton Road was crowded with people, and admirable order was maintained. As each cortège arrived people stood aside and many of them raised their hats to the mourners following the coffins.
At St. Augustine's, Pendlebury, the services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Dewes, vicar and the Rev. S. Parkes, chaplain of Swinton Industrial Schools.
A numerous congregation assemble with in the church, but the funerals were not conducted in the ordinary manner, the vicar explained that the time at the disposal of the clergy would not allow of any part of the office for the dead being said inside the building, and those who had assembled inside the church went outside into the graveyard, where there was a crowd of thousands of people.
St. John's the Evangelist also interred seven bodies on the 21st June including John Riley, his two sons, his son-in-law and two other relatives.
St. Peter's, in Swinton interred two men on the 21st June and the rest the following days.
St. Anne's Clifton was also the scene of several funerals, eight of the deceased buried that day lived in Clifton. The bodies were interred in single graves, apart from members of the same family who were buried together.
The Knowles had given each family the sum of 30 shillings to assist with the purchase of coffins.
The funerals continued over the next few days.
St. Augustine's, Pendlebury.
64 burials took place.
William Aston, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal Miner aged 52 of 17 Moore Street, a widower with two children.
Identified by John Astley of 17 Slack Lane.
William Aston buried on 27th July 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Aged 19 of Moss Street, Pendlebury. Found in the pit under debris on Saturday 25th July.
Israel Atkinson, Israel buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal Miner aged 22 of 126, Bolton Road, Pendlebury, married
Identified by his wife Eliza Ann Atkinson of 126 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
Walter Barker, buried on 20th June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Brought out of the pit alive and died at home on 28th June 1885.
Stable Boy aged 13 of 12 Carrington Street, single.
Identified by his mother Elizabeth Barker of 12 Carrington Street.
Bell, Benjamin buried on 21st June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 18 of 32 New Street, single.
Identified by Elizabeth Davies of 32 New Street.
George Enoch Berry, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed at Agecroft 18th June 1885
Wagoner aged 20 of Albion Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by his sister Harriet Barnsley of 14 Harriet Street, Pendlebury.
William Berry, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed at Agecroft Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 54 of Albion Street, Pendlebury, married
Identified by his daughter Harriet Barnsley of 14 Harriet Street, Pendlebury.
Walter Blower, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 28 of Victoria Terrace, Stone Acid, married with one child.
Identified by Albert Blower of St. Augustine’s School House.
Thomas Bradley, Senior buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 45 of 4 George Street, Pendlebury, a widower with four children.
Identified by his son Thomas Bradley Junior of 4 George Street, Pendlebury.
William Bradley, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Pony driver aged 20 of 30 City Walk, Pendlebury, single
Identified brother Frank of 30 City Walk, Pendlebury.
Matthew Brooks, buried on 23rd June at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Wagoner aged 16 years of 15 Algernon Street, Swinton.
Identified by Mother Caroline Lees of 15 Algernon Street, Swinton.
Joseph Clamp, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 44 8 Bridge Street, Pendlebury, married with six children.
Identified by Herbert Wild of 8 Bridge Street, Pendlebury.
John Colley, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Fireman aged 37 of 9 Oak Street, Pendlebury, married with 4 children
Identified by Father William Cooley of 6 Tong Street, Kearsley Moor.
John Colley was the secretary of the Red Rose of Lancashire Lodge of the Nottingham Ancient Imperial Order of Oddfellows and was held in high esteem by everyone of his acquaintance. A strong contingent of the brethren of the order, including the Grand Master of the Manchester District took part in the mournful procession, which was escorted to the gates of the church by the Pendlebury Brass Band playing "The Dead March" in Saul. Before departing from the grave side, the musicians played two verses of the "Old Hundredth."
Thomas Collier, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Taker Off aged 19 of 7 Melbourne Street, Pendlebury.
Identified by Thomas Sutton a carter of 7 Melbourne Street, Pendlebury
James Crook, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal Miner aged 40 of 56 Jane Lane, married with 11 children
Identified by wife Betty Crook of 56 Jane Lane.
James Crook, buried on 25th June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Brought out of the pit alive and died at home on 23rd June 1885.
Foreman aged 23 years, of 96 Bolton Road, Pendleton, married with no children.
Identified by his wife Sarah Crook.
James Crook was the son of the manager of Agecroft pit.
David Davies, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 20 of 4 City Walk, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by his mother Harriett Davies of 4 City Walk, Pendlebury.
Edward Davies, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 36 of 3 John Street, Jane Lane, married with three children.
Identified by Harriett Green of 98 Jane Lane, Swinton.
John Davies, junior buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 15 of 4 City Walk, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by his mother Harriett Davies of 4 City Walk, Pendlebury.
John Davies, senior buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 56 of 4 City Walk, Pendlebury, married with two children.
Identified by his wife Harriett Davies of 4 City Walk, Pendlebury.
Joseph Davies, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 26 of 32 New Street, Pendleton, married with three children.
Identified by his wife Eliza Davies of 32 New Street, Pendleton.
Joseph Derricott, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 39 Harroll Gate, Swinton, married with four children.
Identified by his sister Mary Derricott of “Park Tavern” Macclesfield.
John Henry Dunkerley, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Wagoner aged 19 of Brindle Heath, single.
Identified by a friend, Ann Davies of Brindle Heath.
John Dyke, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 34 of Muske Buildings, Swinton, married with no children.
Identified by John Stevens of 239 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
Joseph Dyson, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 25 of 4, City Walk, Pendlebury, married with two children.
Identified by his mother-in-law Harriett Davies of 4 City Walk, Pendlebury.
John Edwards, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal Miner aged 29 of 8, Holland Street, married with no children.
Identified by his wife Susannah Edwards of 8 Holland Street.
William Henry Edwards, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 20 of Bank Buildings, single.
Identified by his brother, Samuel Edwards of Bank Buildings.
Luke Gardiner, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 29 of 132 Bolton Road, single.
Identified by a friend, John Jones of 132 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
Henry Green, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 28 of 98 Jane Lane, married with three children.
Identified by his wife Harriett Green of 98 Jane Lane.
Edwin Greenhalgh, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Filer aged 19 of 33 Union Street, single
Identified by Peter Greenhalgh of 33 Union Street.
John Gretton, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 17 of 11 Wellington Street, single.
Identified by his mother Naomi Gretton of 11 Wellington Street.
Thomas Hall, buried 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine's, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Fireman aged 42 of 110 Prestwich View, Pendleton, married with one child.
Identified by his brother Moses Hall of 43 Chapel Street, Pendleton.
Thomas Hotchins, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 14 of 23 Thomas Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by Mary Jones of 23 Thomas Street, Pendlebury.
John Howell, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 21 of 7 Moore Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by Harriett Worsley of 7 Moore Street, Pendlebury.
James Hughes, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 20 of 15 Cobden Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by John Stevens of 239 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
Edward Humphreys, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal Miner aged 28 of 132, Bolton Road, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by his friend John Jones of 132 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
Shemei Jackson, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed at Agecroft Colliery on 18th June 1885
Coal miner aged 33 of 39 Union Street, Pendlebury, married.
Identified by his wife Sarah Jackson of 39 Union Street, Pendlebury.
Shemei Jackson's funeral was reported as being of extraordinary length.
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Enoch Jones, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 29 of 23 Thomas Street, Pendlebury, married with four children.
Identified by his wife Mary Jones of 23 Thomas Street. (Also Thomas Hotchkins)
Samuel Jones, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Brought out of the pit alive and died at home on 18th June 1885.
Taker off aged 24 of 19 George Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by his father Samuel Jones of 19 George Street, Pendlebury.
William Jones, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal Miner aged 38 of 132, Bolton Road, Pendlebury, married with one child.
Identified by his sister, Ann Davies of Brindle Heath, Pendleton.
Samuel Matthews, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 21 of 23/24 Cobden Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by Thomas Stevens of 15 Cobden Street.
Henry Mattox, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 23 of 1 Cobden Street, Pendlebury, married with one child.
Identified by his mother Elizabeth Merrick of Plank Lane, Wigan.
Thomas Mattox, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 22 of 22, Old Street, Clifton, married
Identified by his mother Elizabeth Merrick of Plank Lane, Wigan.
Patrick McHugh, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 38 of 140 Bolton Road, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by John Watkins of 140 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
John Mellins, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 16 of 8, Holland Street, single.
Identified by Susannah Edwards hostess of 8 Holland Street, who also lost her husband.
Thomas Morris, buried 21st June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 40 of 66 New Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by William Seddon of Middleton Junction, Chadderton.
Joseph Price, buried 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 29 of 35 George Street, married with five children. Identified by his wife Caroline Price of 12 Walker Street, Radcliffe.
William Henry Reed, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Filler and Wagoner aged 16 of 73 Bury Lane, single.
Identified by John Edwards of 73 Bury Lane.
Taken from Swinton Industrial School and apprenticed to a member of the Edwards family.
George Roberts, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed at Agecroft Colliery on 18th June 1885
Coal miner aged 25 of 30 New Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by Robert Roberts of 30 New Street, Pendlebury.
John Ryder, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 46 of Bridge Street, Pendlebury, married with three children.
Identified by William Hawxwell of Bridge Street, Pendlebury.
John Smethills, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 32 years, of 23 Alice Street, Swinton married with six children.
Identified by Mary Jane Smethills of 23 Alice Street, Swinton.
Edward Sofield, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 29 of 5 Moore Street, Pendlebury, married with one child.
Identified by Rachael Sofield of 5 Moore Street, Pendlebury.
John Sutton, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 26 of 7 Melbourne Street, Pendlebury, married with two children. Identified by his wife Elizabeth Sutton of 7 Melbourne Street.
William Turner, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day Wage Man aged 30 of Union Street, Pendlebury, married with one child.
Identified by Hannah Turner of 25 Union Street.
Ralph Wadsworth, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal Miner aged 23 of Cavendish Street, Pendlebury, married with one child. Identified by his wife Mary E. Wadsworth, of 23 Cavendish Street, Pendlebury.
Arthur Wallace, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Filler aged 19 of 29 Union Street, single.
Identified by his mother Sarah Wallace of 29 Union Street.
William Wardle, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 34 of 60 Bury Lane, Swinton, married with four children.
Identified by Mary Wardle of 60 Bury Lane, Swinton.
William Williams, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 30 of Cavendish Street, Pendlebury,
Identified by his father-in-law John Jackson of Bridge Street.
George Worthington, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 33 of 17 Cobden Street, Pendlebury, married with four children. Identified by his wife Mary Worthington of 17 Cobden Street.
John Yates, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 26 of 6 Knowles Square, married with three children.
Identified by Alice Yates of 6 Knowles Square.
64 burials took place.
William Aston, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal Miner aged 52 of 17 Moore Street, a widower with two children.
Identified by John Astley of 17 Slack Lane.
William Aston buried on 27th July 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Aged 19 of Moss Street, Pendlebury. Found in the pit under debris on Saturday 25th July.
Israel Atkinson, Israel buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal Miner aged 22 of 126, Bolton Road, Pendlebury, married
Identified by his wife Eliza Ann Atkinson of 126 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
Walter Barker, buried on 20th June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Brought out of the pit alive and died at home on 28th June 1885.
Stable Boy aged 13 of 12 Carrington Street, single.
Identified by his mother Elizabeth Barker of 12 Carrington Street.
Bell, Benjamin buried on 21st June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 18 of 32 New Street, single.
Identified by Elizabeth Davies of 32 New Street.
George Enoch Berry, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed at Agecroft 18th June 1885
Wagoner aged 20 of Albion Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by his sister Harriet Barnsley of 14 Harriet Street, Pendlebury.
William Berry, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed at Agecroft Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 54 of Albion Street, Pendlebury, married
Identified by his daughter Harriet Barnsley of 14 Harriet Street, Pendlebury.
Walter Blower, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 28 of Victoria Terrace, Stone Acid, married with one child.
Identified by Albert Blower of St. Augustine’s School House.
Thomas Bradley, Senior buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 45 of 4 George Street, Pendlebury, a widower with four children.
Identified by his son Thomas Bradley Junior of 4 George Street, Pendlebury.
William Bradley, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Pony driver aged 20 of 30 City Walk, Pendlebury, single
Identified brother Frank of 30 City Walk, Pendlebury.
Matthew Brooks, buried on 23rd June at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Wagoner aged 16 years of 15 Algernon Street, Swinton.
Identified by Mother Caroline Lees of 15 Algernon Street, Swinton.
Joseph Clamp, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 44 8 Bridge Street, Pendlebury, married with six children.
Identified by Herbert Wild of 8 Bridge Street, Pendlebury.
John Colley, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Fireman aged 37 of 9 Oak Street, Pendlebury, married with 4 children
Identified by Father William Cooley of 6 Tong Street, Kearsley Moor.
John Colley was the secretary of the Red Rose of Lancashire Lodge of the Nottingham Ancient Imperial Order of Oddfellows and was held in high esteem by everyone of his acquaintance. A strong contingent of the brethren of the order, including the Grand Master of the Manchester District took part in the mournful procession, which was escorted to the gates of the church by the Pendlebury Brass Band playing "The Dead March" in Saul. Before departing from the grave side, the musicians played two verses of the "Old Hundredth."
Thomas Collier, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Taker Off aged 19 of 7 Melbourne Street, Pendlebury.
Identified by Thomas Sutton a carter of 7 Melbourne Street, Pendlebury
James Crook, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal Miner aged 40 of 56 Jane Lane, married with 11 children
Identified by wife Betty Crook of 56 Jane Lane.
James Crook, buried on 25th June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Brought out of the pit alive and died at home on 23rd June 1885.
Foreman aged 23 years, of 96 Bolton Road, Pendleton, married with no children.
Identified by his wife Sarah Crook.
James Crook was the son of the manager of Agecroft pit.
David Davies, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 20 of 4 City Walk, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by his mother Harriett Davies of 4 City Walk, Pendlebury.
Edward Davies, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 36 of 3 John Street, Jane Lane, married with three children.
Identified by Harriett Green of 98 Jane Lane, Swinton.
John Davies, junior buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 15 of 4 City Walk, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by his mother Harriett Davies of 4 City Walk, Pendlebury.
John Davies, senior buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 56 of 4 City Walk, Pendlebury, married with two children.
Identified by his wife Harriett Davies of 4 City Walk, Pendlebury.
Joseph Davies, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 26 of 32 New Street, Pendleton, married with three children.
Identified by his wife Eliza Davies of 32 New Street, Pendleton.
Joseph Derricott, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 39 Harroll Gate, Swinton, married with four children.
Identified by his sister Mary Derricott of “Park Tavern” Macclesfield.
John Henry Dunkerley, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Wagoner aged 19 of Brindle Heath, single.
Identified by a friend, Ann Davies of Brindle Heath.
John Dyke, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 34 of Muske Buildings, Swinton, married with no children.
Identified by John Stevens of 239 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
Joseph Dyson, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 25 of 4, City Walk, Pendlebury, married with two children.
Identified by his mother-in-law Harriett Davies of 4 City Walk, Pendlebury.
John Edwards, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal Miner aged 29 of 8, Holland Street, married with no children.
Identified by his wife Susannah Edwards of 8 Holland Street.
William Henry Edwards, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 20 of Bank Buildings, single.
Identified by his brother, Samuel Edwards of Bank Buildings.
Luke Gardiner, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 29 of 132 Bolton Road, single.
Identified by a friend, John Jones of 132 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
Henry Green, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 28 of 98 Jane Lane, married with three children.
Identified by his wife Harriett Green of 98 Jane Lane.
Edwin Greenhalgh, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Filer aged 19 of 33 Union Street, single
Identified by Peter Greenhalgh of 33 Union Street.
John Gretton, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 17 of 11 Wellington Street, single.
Identified by his mother Naomi Gretton of 11 Wellington Street.
Thomas Hall, buried 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine's, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Fireman aged 42 of 110 Prestwich View, Pendleton, married with one child.
Identified by his brother Moses Hall of 43 Chapel Street, Pendleton.
Thomas Hotchins, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 14 of 23 Thomas Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by Mary Jones of 23 Thomas Street, Pendlebury.
John Howell, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 21 of 7 Moore Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by Harriett Worsley of 7 Moore Street, Pendlebury.
James Hughes, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 20 of 15 Cobden Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by John Stevens of 239 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
Edward Humphreys, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal Miner aged 28 of 132, Bolton Road, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by his friend John Jones of 132 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
Shemei Jackson, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed at Agecroft Colliery on 18th June 1885
Coal miner aged 33 of 39 Union Street, Pendlebury, married.
Identified by his wife Sarah Jackson of 39 Union Street, Pendlebury.
Shemei Jackson's funeral was reported as being of extraordinary length.
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Enoch Jones, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 29 of 23 Thomas Street, Pendlebury, married with four children.
Identified by his wife Mary Jones of 23 Thomas Street. (Also Thomas Hotchkins)
Samuel Jones, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Brought out of the pit alive and died at home on 18th June 1885.
Taker off aged 24 of 19 George Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by his father Samuel Jones of 19 George Street, Pendlebury.
William Jones, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal Miner aged 38 of 132, Bolton Road, Pendlebury, married with one child.
Identified by his sister, Ann Davies of Brindle Heath, Pendleton.
Samuel Matthews, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 21 of 23/24 Cobden Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by Thomas Stevens of 15 Cobden Street.
Henry Mattox, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 23 of 1 Cobden Street, Pendlebury, married with one child.
Identified by his mother Elizabeth Merrick of Plank Lane, Wigan.
Thomas Mattox, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 22 of 22, Old Street, Clifton, married
Identified by his mother Elizabeth Merrick of Plank Lane, Wigan.
Patrick McHugh, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 38 of 140 Bolton Road, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by John Watkins of 140 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
John Mellins, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 16 of 8, Holland Street, single.
Identified by Susannah Edwards hostess of 8 Holland Street, who also lost her husband.
Thomas Morris, buried 21st June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 40 of 66 New Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by William Seddon of Middleton Junction, Chadderton.
Joseph Price, buried 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 29 of 35 George Street, married with five children. Identified by his wife Caroline Price of 12 Walker Street, Radcliffe.
William Henry Reed, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Filler and Wagoner aged 16 of 73 Bury Lane, single.
Identified by John Edwards of 73 Bury Lane.
Taken from Swinton Industrial School and apprenticed to a member of the Edwards family.
George Roberts, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed at Agecroft Colliery on 18th June 1885
Coal miner aged 25 of 30 New Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by Robert Roberts of 30 New Street, Pendlebury.
John Ryder, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 46 of Bridge Street, Pendlebury, married with three children.
Identified by William Hawxwell of Bridge Street, Pendlebury.
John Smethills, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 32 years, of 23 Alice Street, Swinton married with six children.
Identified by Mary Jane Smethills of 23 Alice Street, Swinton.
Edward Sofield, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 29 of 5 Moore Street, Pendlebury, married with one child.
Identified by Rachael Sofield of 5 Moore Street, Pendlebury.
John Sutton, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 26 of 7 Melbourne Street, Pendlebury, married with two children. Identified by his wife Elizabeth Sutton of 7 Melbourne Street.
William Turner, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day Wage Man aged 30 of Union Street, Pendlebury, married with one child.
Identified by Hannah Turner of 25 Union Street.
Ralph Wadsworth, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal Miner aged 23 of Cavendish Street, Pendlebury, married with one child. Identified by his wife Mary E. Wadsworth, of 23 Cavendish Street, Pendlebury.
Arthur Wallace, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Filler aged 19 of 29 Union Street, single.
Identified by his mother Sarah Wallace of 29 Union Street.
William Wardle, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 34 of 60 Bury Lane, Swinton, married with four children.
Identified by Mary Wardle of 60 Bury Lane, Swinton.
William Williams, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 30 of Cavendish Street, Pendlebury,
Identified by his father-in-law John Jackson of Bridge Street.
George Worthington, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 33 of 17 Cobden Street, Pendlebury, married with four children. Identified by his wife Mary Worthington of 17 Cobden Street.
John Yates, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Augustine’s, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 26 of 6 Knowles Square, married with three children.
Identified by Alice Yates of 6 Knowles Square.
Christ Church, Pendlebury.
John Atkinson, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 40 of 60 New Street, Pendlebury, married with six children.
Identified by his brother-in-law James Seddon of Moston.
Frederick Barlow, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 23 of 20 of Carrington Street, single. Son of Thomas also killed.
Identified by brother in law Henry Ashworth of 24 Vickers Street, Clifton.
Noah Barlow, buried 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 20 of 20 Carrington Street, single. Son of Thomas also killed.
Identified by brother in law Henry Ashworth of 24 Vickers Street, Clifton.
Thomas Barlow, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 54 of 20 Carrington Street, married with six children.
Identified by his son in law Henry Ashworth of 24 Vickers Street, Clifton.
John Crook, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed at Agecroft Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 19 of 103 Jane Lane, Swinton, single.
Identified by brother Simeon Crook of Jane Lane, Swinton.
Ralph Crook, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed at Agecroft Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 42 of 103 Jane Lane, Swinton, married with eight children.
Identified by his brother, Simeon Crook of Jane Lane, Swinton.
William Darby, buried on 23rd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Filler aged 23 years, of 60 Jane Lane, Swinton, single.
Identified by Sarah Darby of 60 Jane Lane, Swinton.
John Davies, buried 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 26 of 29 Oak Street, Pendlebury, married with a child.
Identified by his brother-in-law James Johnson of Bridge Street.
David Doxey, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Underlooker aged 46 of 311 Bolton Road, Pendlebury, married with 3 children.
Identified by daughter Mary Doxey of 311 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
Thomas Dunn, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 26 of 13 Cotton Street, Clifton, a widower.
Identified by his brother, James Dunn of 7 Cotton Street, Clifton.
James Dyson, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 38 of 43 Grosvenor Street, Pendlebury, married with three children.
Identified by his brother-in-law, William Andrews of 27 New Street, Pendlebury.
Samuel Dyson, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 24 of Rake Lane, Swinton, married with two children.
Identified by his brother Thomas Dyson of Union Street.
Samuel Eaves, buried on 23rd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day wage man aged 27 of Cavendish Street, Pendlebury, married with a child.
Identified by John Eaves of 2 Cavendish Street, Pendlebury.
John Eckersley, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 33 years of 18 Hilton Square, single.
Identified by his brother Thomas Eckersley of 18 Hilton Square, Pendlebury.
Ernest Edge, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 18 of 75 New Street, Pendlebury, single
Identified by his mother Annie Edge of 75 New Street, Pendlebury.
William Gee, buried on 23rd June at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 18 of 30 Union Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by his father, John Gee of 30 Union Street, Pendlebury.
John William Greenall, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Taker off aged 16 of 73 Jane Lane,
Identified by Uncle John Massey of 73 Jane Lane.
John William Greenall was one of the boys adopted from Swinton Industrial School by the Mann family of Jane Lane, he was a member of the local order of Rechabites, many of the brethren in their full regalia came along to pay respects to him.
Herbert Grimshaw, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 15 of 48 Union Street, single.
Identified by Ellen Grimshaw of 48 Union Street.
William Hall, buried on 23rd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day wage man aged 25 of 432 Twenty Row, Pendlebury, married.
Identified by his wife Eliza Hall of 432 Twenty Row, Pendlebury.
Daniel Hardman, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Ostler aged 37 of 28 City Walk, married with no children
Identified by wife Mary Hardman of 28 City Walk.
John Hardman, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Brought out of the pit alive and died at home on 19th June 1885.
Hooker-on aged 25 of 22 Back Oak Street, Pendlebury, married with one child.
Identified by his sister-in-law Ann Hardman of 55 Eaton Street, Newtown, Pendlebury.
Thomas Hardman, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Brought out of the pit alive and died at home on 18th June 1885.
Hooker-on aged 28 of 375 Bolton Road, Pendlebury, married with five children.
Identified by his wife Sarah Hardman of 375 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
John Hilton, buried 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner 26 of 5 Muirhead Street, married with one child.
Identified by his wife, Harriett Ann Hilton of 5 Muirhead Street.
Thomas Hilton, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 29 of 4 Muirhead Street, married with one child
Identified by his wife, Ann Hilton of 4 Muirhead Street.
William Hilton, buried 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 36 of 184 Whit Lane, married with two children.
Identified by his wife, Ellen Hilton of 184 Whit Lane.
Samuel Leach, buried 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 37 of 54 Union Street, Swinton, a widower.
Identified by William Stavely of 22 Salisbury Street, Crumpsall.
William Mawdsley, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 16 of 23 Engine Brow, single.
Identified by his uncle William Roberts of 23 Engine Brow.
Kay Porter, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 40 of 53 Union Street, married with five children.
Identified by his wife Ellen Porter of 53 Union Street, Pendlebury.
Samuel Porter, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 13 of 53 Union Street, single
Identified by his mother Ellen Porter of 53 Union Street.
William Porter, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 15 of 53 Union Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by Ann Porter of 53 Union Street, Pendlebury.
James Edward Pugh, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 19 of Harroll Gate Villas, Swinton, single.
Identified by his brother John Pugh of 58 Union Street, Pendlebury.
John Quinan, buried at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day wage man aged 20 of 23 Worsley’s Buildings, single.
Identified by a friend, James Greenhalgh of Pendlebury.
William Ryder, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 48 of 19 Grosvenor Street, married with seven children.
Identified by his wife Sarah Ryder of 19 Grosvenor Street, Newtown, Worsley.
John Sackfield, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 48 of 32 Union Street, married with seven children.
Identified by his wife Jane Sackfield of 32 Union Street, Pendlebury.
Thomas Sackfield, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 13 of 32 Union Street, single.
Identified by his mother Jane Sackfield of 32 Union Street, Pendlebury.
Thomas Seddon, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal Miner aged 37 of 2 Hilton Square, Pendlebury, married with five children.
Identified by his brother James Seddon of Moston.
Richard Seddon, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Oiler of Wagons aged 41 of 9 Hilton Square, Pendlebury, married no children
Identified by Maria Seddon of 9 Hilton Square, Pendlebury.
Richard Seddon was a member of The Nottingham order of Oddfellows, and there were 80 brethren’s in attendance of his funeral.
Thomas Staley, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 23 of Pott Street, Newtown, single.
Identified by his Uncle John Sharples of Pott Street, Newtown.
James Tatlock, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 21 years, of 19, Old Street, Clifton, single.
Identified by his sister Jemima Rothwell of Slackey Brow, Kearsley.
John Taylor, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 44 of 22 Carrington Street, single
Identified by his father John Taylor of 22 Carrington Street.
James Warren, buried on 23rd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
James Warren Waggoner, aged 17 of 42 New Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by Samuel Warren of 42 New Street, Pendlebury.
Robert Worrall, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed at Agecroft Colliery on 18th June 1885
Waggoner aged 13 of 12 Chapel Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by his putative father David Jackson of 13 Chapel Street, Pendlebury.
John Atkinson, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 40 of 60 New Street, Pendlebury, married with six children.
Identified by his brother-in-law James Seddon of Moston.
Frederick Barlow, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 23 of 20 of Carrington Street, single. Son of Thomas also killed.
Identified by brother in law Henry Ashworth of 24 Vickers Street, Clifton.
Noah Barlow, buried 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 20 of 20 Carrington Street, single. Son of Thomas also killed.
Identified by brother in law Henry Ashworth of 24 Vickers Street, Clifton.
Thomas Barlow, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 54 of 20 Carrington Street, married with six children.
Identified by his son in law Henry Ashworth of 24 Vickers Street, Clifton.
John Crook, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed at Agecroft Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 19 of 103 Jane Lane, Swinton, single.
Identified by brother Simeon Crook of Jane Lane, Swinton.
Ralph Crook, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed at Agecroft Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 42 of 103 Jane Lane, Swinton, married with eight children.
Identified by his brother, Simeon Crook of Jane Lane, Swinton.
William Darby, buried on 23rd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Filler aged 23 years, of 60 Jane Lane, Swinton, single.
Identified by Sarah Darby of 60 Jane Lane, Swinton.
John Davies, buried 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 26 of 29 Oak Street, Pendlebury, married with a child.
Identified by his brother-in-law James Johnson of Bridge Street.
David Doxey, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Underlooker aged 46 of 311 Bolton Road, Pendlebury, married with 3 children.
Identified by daughter Mary Doxey of 311 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
Thomas Dunn, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 26 of 13 Cotton Street, Clifton, a widower.
Identified by his brother, James Dunn of 7 Cotton Street, Clifton.
James Dyson, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 38 of 43 Grosvenor Street, Pendlebury, married with three children.
Identified by his brother-in-law, William Andrews of 27 New Street, Pendlebury.
Samuel Dyson, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 24 of Rake Lane, Swinton, married with two children.
Identified by his brother Thomas Dyson of Union Street.
Samuel Eaves, buried on 23rd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day wage man aged 27 of Cavendish Street, Pendlebury, married with a child.
Identified by John Eaves of 2 Cavendish Street, Pendlebury.
John Eckersley, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 33 years of 18 Hilton Square, single.
Identified by his brother Thomas Eckersley of 18 Hilton Square, Pendlebury.
Ernest Edge, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 18 of 75 New Street, Pendlebury, single
Identified by his mother Annie Edge of 75 New Street, Pendlebury.
William Gee, buried on 23rd June at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 18 of 30 Union Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by his father, John Gee of 30 Union Street, Pendlebury.
John William Greenall, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Taker off aged 16 of 73 Jane Lane,
Identified by Uncle John Massey of 73 Jane Lane.
John William Greenall was one of the boys adopted from Swinton Industrial School by the Mann family of Jane Lane, he was a member of the local order of Rechabites, many of the brethren in their full regalia came along to pay respects to him.
Herbert Grimshaw, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 15 of 48 Union Street, single.
Identified by Ellen Grimshaw of 48 Union Street.
William Hall, buried on 23rd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day wage man aged 25 of 432 Twenty Row, Pendlebury, married.
Identified by his wife Eliza Hall of 432 Twenty Row, Pendlebury.
Daniel Hardman, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Ostler aged 37 of 28 City Walk, married with no children
Identified by wife Mary Hardman of 28 City Walk.
John Hardman, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Brought out of the pit alive and died at home on 19th June 1885.
Hooker-on aged 25 of 22 Back Oak Street, Pendlebury, married with one child.
Identified by his sister-in-law Ann Hardman of 55 Eaton Street, Newtown, Pendlebury.
Thomas Hardman, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Brought out of the pit alive and died at home on 18th June 1885.
Hooker-on aged 28 of 375 Bolton Road, Pendlebury, married with five children.
Identified by his wife Sarah Hardman of 375 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
John Hilton, buried 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner 26 of 5 Muirhead Street, married with one child.
Identified by his wife, Harriett Ann Hilton of 5 Muirhead Street.
Thomas Hilton, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 29 of 4 Muirhead Street, married with one child
Identified by his wife, Ann Hilton of 4 Muirhead Street.
William Hilton, buried 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 36 of 184 Whit Lane, married with two children.
Identified by his wife, Ellen Hilton of 184 Whit Lane.
Samuel Leach, buried 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 37 of 54 Union Street, Swinton, a widower.
Identified by William Stavely of 22 Salisbury Street, Crumpsall.
William Mawdsley, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 16 of 23 Engine Brow, single.
Identified by his uncle William Roberts of 23 Engine Brow.
Kay Porter, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 40 of 53 Union Street, married with five children.
Identified by his wife Ellen Porter of 53 Union Street, Pendlebury.
Samuel Porter, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 13 of 53 Union Street, single
Identified by his mother Ellen Porter of 53 Union Street.
William Porter, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 15 of 53 Union Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by Ann Porter of 53 Union Street, Pendlebury.
James Edward Pugh, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 19 of Harroll Gate Villas, Swinton, single.
Identified by his brother John Pugh of 58 Union Street, Pendlebury.
John Quinan, buried at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day wage man aged 20 of 23 Worsley’s Buildings, single.
Identified by a friend, James Greenhalgh of Pendlebury.
William Ryder, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 48 of 19 Grosvenor Street, married with seven children.
Identified by his wife Sarah Ryder of 19 Grosvenor Street, Newtown, Worsley.
John Sackfield, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 48 of 32 Union Street, married with seven children.
Identified by his wife Jane Sackfield of 32 Union Street, Pendlebury.
Thomas Sackfield, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 13 of 32 Union Street, single.
Identified by his mother Jane Sackfield of 32 Union Street, Pendlebury.
Thomas Seddon, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal Miner aged 37 of 2 Hilton Square, Pendlebury, married with five children.
Identified by his brother James Seddon of Moston.
Richard Seddon, buried on 21st June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Oiler of Wagons aged 41 of 9 Hilton Square, Pendlebury, married no children
Identified by Maria Seddon of 9 Hilton Square, Pendlebury.
Richard Seddon was a member of The Nottingham order of Oddfellows, and there were 80 brethren’s in attendance of his funeral.
Thomas Staley, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 23 of Pott Street, Newtown, single.
Identified by his Uncle John Sharples of Pott Street, Newtown.
James Tatlock, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 21 years, of 19, Old Street, Clifton, single.
Identified by his sister Jemima Rothwell of Slackey Brow, Kearsley.
John Taylor, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 44 of 22 Carrington Street, single
Identified by his father John Taylor of 22 Carrington Street.
James Warren, buried on 23rd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
James Warren Waggoner, aged 17 of 42 New Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by Samuel Warren of 42 New Street, Pendlebury.
Robert Worrall, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Christ Church, Pendlebury.
Killed at Agecroft Colliery on 18th June 1885
Waggoner aged 13 of 12 Chapel Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by his putative father David Jackson of 13 Chapel Street, Pendlebury.
St. Peter's, Swinton.
21 burials took place.
9 of them in one grave, 5 in another grave, the rest in private family graves.
John Allen, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Brought out of the pit alive and died at home on 19th June 1885.
Hooker on aged 29 of 40 Brackley Street, married with no children.
Identified by his wife Sarah Allen of 49 Brackley Street, Swinton.
William Booth, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 16 of Harroll Gate, single.
Identified by his mother Mary Booth of Harroll Gate.
Thomas Percival Buck, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 18 years of Partington Lane, Swinton, single.
Identified by his uncle, James Berry of Pendlebury Road.
Richard Cheadle, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 24 of Dowing Street, Swinton, single.
Identified by his sister-in-law A. Cheadle.
John Constine, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Stoker of boiler furnace aged 32 of 2 Algernon Street, Pendlebury, married with 3 children.
Identified by wife Sarah Constine of 2 Algernon Street, Pendlebury.
Robert Crossley, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 32 of 70 Harroll Gate, Swinton, single.
Identified by his brother Samuel Crossley of 70 Harroll Gate.
John Dermody, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggon filler aged 20 of 74 Harroll Gate, single
Identified by his landlady Elizabeth Meredith of 74 Harroll Gate.
Walter Ewing, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 20 of 5 Park Street, Swinton.
Identified by his mother Emma Ewing of 5 Park Street, Swinton.
Isaiah Griffiths, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 47 of Lingard Buildings, Swinton, a widower with three children.
Identified by his son John Griffiths of Lingard Buildings, Swinton.
James Hopwood, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 15 of 17 Burying Lane, Swinton, single.
Identified by James Hopwood of 71 Burying Lane, Swinton.
James Kay, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 35 of 175 Jane Lane, Swinton, married with five children.
Identified by his wife Ann Kay of 175 Jane Lane, Swinton.
(Lived with my great grandparents.)
Samuel Kilner, buried 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Furnaceman's Helper aged 14, of 37 Downing Street,
Identified by William Kilner of 81 Jane Lane, coal miner.
Peter Kilner, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Brought out of the pit alive and died at home on 21st June 1885.
Oiler of waggons aged 30 of 37 Downing Street, single
Identified by his brother William Kilner of 81 Jane Lane, Swinton.
George Loader, buried on 24th June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 22 of 44 Lonsdale Street, Swinton, single.
Identified by his brother Arthur J. Loader of 42 Lonsdale Street, Swinton.
George Maddon, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 21 of 9 Birkdale Green, single.
Identified by his aunt Ellen Massey of 9 Birkdale Grove.
William Parkinson, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 17 of 169 Jane Lane, Swinton, single
Identified by his mother Mary Ann Parkinson of 169 Jane Lane.
Alfred Parry, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day wage man aged 31 of 15 Holland Street, Swinton, married
Identified by his wife Jane Parry of 15 Holland Street, Swinton.
James Rothwell, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 23 of 20 The Deans, married one child.
Identified by wife Sarah Rothwell of 20 The Deans, Swinton.
William Rushton, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 17 of 19 Birkdale Grove, Swinton, single.
Identified by James Rushton of 19 Birkdale Grove, Swinton.
John Taylor, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 16 years, of Harroll Gate, Swinton, single.
Identified by Thomas Wallwork of 1 Park Street, Swinton.
Thomas Taylor, buried 26th June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Furnace man aged 44 of Harroll Gate, Swinton, married with seven children.
Identified by his brother-in-law Thomas Wallwork of 1 Park Street, Swinton.
21 burials took place.
9 of them in one grave, 5 in another grave, the rest in private family graves.
John Allen, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Brought out of the pit alive and died at home on 19th June 1885.
Hooker on aged 29 of 40 Brackley Street, married with no children.
Identified by his wife Sarah Allen of 49 Brackley Street, Swinton.
William Booth, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 16 of Harroll Gate, single.
Identified by his mother Mary Booth of Harroll Gate.
Thomas Percival Buck, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 18 years of Partington Lane, Swinton, single.
Identified by his uncle, James Berry of Pendlebury Road.
Richard Cheadle, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 24 of Dowing Street, Swinton, single.
Identified by his sister-in-law A. Cheadle.
John Constine, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Stoker of boiler furnace aged 32 of 2 Algernon Street, Pendlebury, married with 3 children.
Identified by wife Sarah Constine of 2 Algernon Street, Pendlebury.
Robert Crossley, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 32 of 70 Harroll Gate, Swinton, single.
Identified by his brother Samuel Crossley of 70 Harroll Gate.
John Dermody, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggon filler aged 20 of 74 Harroll Gate, single
Identified by his landlady Elizabeth Meredith of 74 Harroll Gate.
Walter Ewing, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 20 of 5 Park Street, Swinton.
Identified by his mother Emma Ewing of 5 Park Street, Swinton.
Isaiah Griffiths, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 47 of Lingard Buildings, Swinton, a widower with three children.
Identified by his son John Griffiths of Lingard Buildings, Swinton.
James Hopwood, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 15 of 17 Burying Lane, Swinton, single.
Identified by James Hopwood of 71 Burying Lane, Swinton.
James Kay, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 35 of 175 Jane Lane, Swinton, married with five children.
Identified by his wife Ann Kay of 175 Jane Lane, Swinton.
(Lived with my great grandparents.)
Samuel Kilner, buried 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Furnaceman's Helper aged 14, of 37 Downing Street,
Identified by William Kilner of 81 Jane Lane, coal miner.
Peter Kilner, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Brought out of the pit alive and died at home on 21st June 1885.
Oiler of waggons aged 30 of 37 Downing Street, single
Identified by his brother William Kilner of 81 Jane Lane, Swinton.
George Loader, buried on 24th June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 22 of 44 Lonsdale Street, Swinton, single.
Identified by his brother Arthur J. Loader of 42 Lonsdale Street, Swinton.
George Maddon, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 21 of 9 Birkdale Green, single.
Identified by his aunt Ellen Massey of 9 Birkdale Grove.
William Parkinson, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 17 of 169 Jane Lane, Swinton, single
Identified by his mother Mary Ann Parkinson of 169 Jane Lane.
Alfred Parry, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day wage man aged 31 of 15 Holland Street, Swinton, married
Identified by his wife Jane Parry of 15 Holland Street, Swinton.
James Rothwell, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 23 of 20 The Deans, married one child.
Identified by wife Sarah Rothwell of 20 The Deans, Swinton.
William Rushton, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 17 of 19 Birkdale Grove, Swinton, single.
Identified by James Rushton of 19 Birkdale Grove, Swinton.
John Taylor, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 16 years, of Harroll Gate, Swinton, single.
Identified by Thomas Wallwork of 1 Park Street, Swinton.
Thomas Taylor, buried 26th June 1885 at St. Peter’s, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Furnace man aged 44 of Harroll Gate, Swinton, married with seven children.
Identified by his brother-in-law Thomas Wallwork of 1 Park Street, Swinton.
St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
William Baxter, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Killed at Agecroft Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 20 of 20 Spencer Street, Irlams O'Th' Height, single.
Identified by his mother, Maria Baxter of 20 Spencer Street, Irlams O'Th' Height.
James Blomerley, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 47 of Bank Lane, Pendlebury, married with three children.
Identified by his father-in-law John Radcliffe of 88 Stapleton Street, Irlams O’ Th’ Height.
John Done, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 34 of 3 Jackson’s Buildings, Irlams O’Th' Height, married with three children.
Identified by Mary Done of 3 Jackson’s Buildings.
John Evans, buried on 25th June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged of 26 Spencer Street, Pendlebury, married with two children.
Identified by Alice Evans of 26 Spencer Street, Pendlebury.
John Hughes, buried on 25th June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 18 of 28 Spencer Street, Pendlebury, single. Identified by his brother James Hughes of 23 Spencer Street, Pendlebury.
Daniel Johnson, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 36 of 12 Chantlers’ Buildings, Irlams O’Th’ Height, married with four children.
Identified by James Johnson of 285 Bolton Road.
William Johnson, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 32 of 4 Church Street, Irlams O'Th' Height, single.
Identified by his father Daniel Johnson of 4 Church Street, Irlams O'Th' Height.
John McCarthy, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 17 of 24 Saxby Street, Irlams O’Th’ Height, single.
Identified by Elizabeth Robbins of 24 Saxby Street, Irlams O’Th’ Height.
Daniel Porter, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 35 of 50 Union Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by James Porter of 44 Union Street, Pendlebury.
James Redford, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 21 of Spence Street, Irlams O’Th’ Height, single.
Identified by a friend Robert Redford of 4 Downing Street, Swinton.
John Riley, Jnr. Buried on 21st June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 20 of 11 Bolton Road, single
Identified by his mother Alice Riley of 11 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
John Riley, snr. Buried on 21st June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 44 of 11 Bolton Road, married with six children.
Identified by his wife Alice Riley of 11 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
William Riley, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 17 of 11 Bolton Road, single
Identified by his mother Alice Riley of 11 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
Thomas Robbins, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 38 of 24 Saxby Street, Pendlebury, married with six children.
Identified by Elizabeth Robbins of 24 Saxby Street, Irlams O’Th’ Height.
Edward Roberts, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Horse driver aged 19 of 26 Torrens Street, single.
Identified by Edward Roberts of 26 Torrens Street, Irlams O’Th’ Height.
James Turner, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Fireman aged 34 of Torrens Street, Irlams O’Th Height, married with 3 children
Identified by brother-in-law Samuel Mather of Tronton Row, Clifton.
Peter Wilcox, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Filler aged 17 of 8, Irlam Square, Irlams O’Th’Height, single.
Identified by his father, Reuben Wilcox of 8 Irlam Square.
Samuel Williams, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Pony driver aged 16 of 22 Pitt Street, single.
Identified by his stepfather, George Gerrard of 22 Pitt Street.
William Baxter, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Killed at Agecroft Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 20 of 20 Spencer Street, Irlams O'Th' Height, single.
Identified by his mother, Maria Baxter of 20 Spencer Street, Irlams O'Th' Height.
James Blomerley, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 47 of Bank Lane, Pendlebury, married with three children.
Identified by his father-in-law John Radcliffe of 88 Stapleton Street, Irlams O’ Th’ Height.
John Done, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 34 of 3 Jackson’s Buildings, Irlams O’Th' Height, married with three children.
Identified by Mary Done of 3 Jackson’s Buildings.
John Evans, buried on 25th June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged of 26 Spencer Street, Pendlebury, married with two children.
Identified by Alice Evans of 26 Spencer Street, Pendlebury.
John Hughes, buried on 25th June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 18 of 28 Spencer Street, Pendlebury, single. Identified by his brother James Hughes of 23 Spencer Street, Pendlebury.
Daniel Johnson, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 36 of 12 Chantlers’ Buildings, Irlams O’Th’ Height, married with four children.
Identified by James Johnson of 285 Bolton Road.
William Johnson, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 32 of 4 Church Street, Irlams O'Th' Height, single.
Identified by his father Daniel Johnson of 4 Church Street, Irlams O'Th' Height.
John McCarthy, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 17 of 24 Saxby Street, Irlams O’Th’ Height, single.
Identified by Elizabeth Robbins of 24 Saxby Street, Irlams O’Th’ Height.
Daniel Porter, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 35 of 50 Union Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by James Porter of 44 Union Street, Pendlebury.
James Redford, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 21 of Spence Street, Irlams O’Th’ Height, single.
Identified by a friend Robert Redford of 4 Downing Street, Swinton.
John Riley, Jnr. Buried on 21st June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 20 of 11 Bolton Road, single
Identified by his mother Alice Riley of 11 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
John Riley, snr. Buried on 21st June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 44 of 11 Bolton Road, married with six children.
Identified by his wife Alice Riley of 11 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
William Riley, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 17 of 11 Bolton Road, single
Identified by his mother Alice Riley of 11 Bolton Road, Pendlebury.
Thomas Robbins, buried on 23rd June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 38 of 24 Saxby Street, Pendlebury, married with six children.
Identified by Elizabeth Robbins of 24 Saxby Street, Irlams O’Th’ Height.
Edward Roberts, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Horse driver aged 19 of 26 Torrens Street, single.
Identified by Edward Roberts of 26 Torrens Street, Irlams O’Th’ Height.
James Turner, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Fireman aged 34 of Torrens Street, Irlams O’Th Height, married with 3 children
Identified by brother-in-law Samuel Mather of Tronton Row, Clifton.
Peter Wilcox, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Filler aged 17 of 8, Irlam Square, Irlams O’Th’Height, single.
Identified by his father, Reuben Wilcox of 8 Irlam Square.
Samuel Williams, buried on 21st June 1885 at St. John the Evangelist, Pendlebury.
Met with their death in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery on 18th June 1885.
Pony driver aged 16 of 22 Pitt Street, single.
Identified by his stepfather, George Gerrard of 22 Pitt Street.
St. Paul's Wesleyan Methodist Churchyard, Swinton.
Rueben Banks, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Paul's Wesleyan Methodist Churchyard, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Jigger aged 18 of 9 Worsley Street, Newtown single.
Identified by Robert Banks of 9 Worsley Street, Newtown, Labourer.
Ralph Daniels, buried 22nd June 1885 at St. Paul's Wesleyan Methodist Churchyard, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Labourer at coal mine aged 65 of 46 Granville Street, Swinton, married with 4 children
Identified by George Daniels of Whittle Brook, Walkden.
Alfred Stazicker, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Paul's Wesleyan Methodist Churchyard, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 16 years, of 10 Bold Street, Newton, single.
Identified by William Stazicker of 10 Bold Street, Newton.
Joseph Whitehead, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Paul's Wesleyan Methodist Churchyard, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 30 of 19 Union Street, Pendlebury, married with two children.
Identified by his aunt, Betty Whitehead of 19 Moor Street.
Rueben Banks, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Paul's Wesleyan Methodist Churchyard, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Jigger aged 18 of 9 Worsley Street, Newtown single.
Identified by Robert Banks of 9 Worsley Street, Newtown, Labourer.
Ralph Daniels, buried 22nd June 1885 at St. Paul's Wesleyan Methodist Churchyard, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Labourer at coal mine aged 65 of 46 Granville Street, Swinton, married with 4 children
Identified by George Daniels of Whittle Brook, Walkden.
Alfred Stazicker, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Paul's Wesleyan Methodist Churchyard, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 16 years, of 10 Bold Street, Newton, single.
Identified by William Stazicker of 10 Bold Street, Newton.
Joseph Whitehead, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Paul's Wesleyan Methodist Churchyard, Swinton.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 30 of 19 Union Street, Pendlebury, married with two children.
Identified by his aunt, Betty Whitehead of 19 Moor Street.
Swinton Unitarian Churchyard, Swinton Hall Road.
John Collier, buried June 1885 at Swinton Unitarian Church, reinterred in 2012 to Swinton Cemetery.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Bricklayer aged 35 years, of 5 Folly Lane, Swinton, married with no children. Identified by his wife Alice.
John Manion, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Swinton Unitarian Church, reinterred in 2012 to Swinton Cemetery
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 25 of Holland Street, Swinton, married with four children,
Identified by his father Michael Manion of 15 Long Fold, Swinton.
Joseph Pearson, buried 22nd June 1885 at Swinton Unitarian Church, reinterred in 2012 to Swinton Cemetery
Brought out of the pit alive and died at home on 20th June 1885.
Day wage man aged 50 of 13, Park Street, Swinton, married with five children.
Identified by his wife Sarah Ann Pearson of 13 Park Street, Swinton.
John Collier, buried June 1885 at Swinton Unitarian Church, reinterred in 2012 to Swinton Cemetery.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Bricklayer aged 35 years, of 5 Folly Lane, Swinton, married with no children. Identified by his wife Alice.
John Manion, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Swinton Unitarian Church, reinterred in 2012 to Swinton Cemetery
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 25 of Holland Street, Swinton, married with four children,
Identified by his father Michael Manion of 15 Long Fold, Swinton.
Joseph Pearson, buried 22nd June 1885 at Swinton Unitarian Church, reinterred in 2012 to Swinton Cemetery
Brought out of the pit alive and died at home on 20th June 1885.
Day wage man aged 50 of 13, Park Street, Swinton, married with five children.
Identified by his wife Sarah Ann Pearson of 13 Park Street, Swinton.
Swinton Cemetery.
Thomas Edwards, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Swinton Cemetery
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 27 years, of 30, Jane Lane, married but no children.
Identified by his wife May Edwards of 30 Jane Lane.
Thomas Edwards, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Swinton Cemetery
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 27 years, of 30, Jane Lane, married but no children.
Identified by his wife May Edwards of 30 Jane Lane.
St. Stephen's, Kearsley.
Joseph Colley, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Stephen’s. Farnworth.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 35 of 81 Clifton Terrace, married with three children.
Identified by his wife Esther Colley of 81 Clifton Terrace, Bolton Road.
Joseph Colley, buried on 22nd June 1885 at St. Stephen’s. Farnworth.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 35 of 81 Clifton Terrace, married with three children.
Identified by his wife Esther Colley of 81 Clifton Terrace, Bolton Road.
Weaste Cemetery, Salford.
Leonard Charles Barter, buried on 23rd June 1885 at Weaste Cemetery, Salford Church
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Wagon-coupler aged 13 of 9 Oldham Street, Pendlebury, single. Stepson to George Hall also killed.
Identified by his stepsister, Elizabeth Grimshaw of Ellor Street, Salford.
George Hall, buried on 23rd June 1885 at Weaste Cemetery, Salford
Farrier served with 11th Hussars
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day wage man aged 42 of 9 Oldham Street, Pendleton, married with three children.
Identified by Eliza Grimshaw of 3 Edgod Street, Salford.
William Lycett, buried at Weaste Cemetery, Salford
Brought out of the pit alive and died at Salford Dispensary 18th June 1885.
Aged 16 of 16 Franchise Street, Pendleton, single.
Identified by his father J. Lycett of 16 Franchise Street, Pendleton.
William Reynolds, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Weaste Cemetery, Salford
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day Wager Man aged 20 of 183 Jane Lane,
Identified by Sarah Slattery of 77 Jane Lane.
Thomas Slattery, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Weaste Cemetery, Salford
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 34 of 77 Jane Lane, Swinton, married with one child.
Identified by Patrick Gavin of 77 Jane Lane.
Thomas Worsley, Thomas buried on 22nd June 1885 at Weaste Cemetery, Salford
Killed at Agecroft Colliery on 18th June 1885
Wagon filler aged 28 of 12 Kent Street, Pendleton, single.
Identified by his father John Worsley of 12 Kent Street, Pendleton.
Leonard Charles Barter, buried on 23rd June 1885 at Weaste Cemetery, Salford Church
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Wagon-coupler aged 13 of 9 Oldham Street, Pendlebury, single. Stepson to George Hall also killed.
Identified by his stepsister, Elizabeth Grimshaw of Ellor Street, Salford.
George Hall, buried on 23rd June 1885 at Weaste Cemetery, Salford
Farrier served with 11th Hussars
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day wage man aged 42 of 9 Oldham Street, Pendleton, married with three children.
Identified by Eliza Grimshaw of 3 Edgod Street, Salford.
William Lycett, buried at Weaste Cemetery, Salford
Brought out of the pit alive and died at Salford Dispensary 18th June 1885.
Aged 16 of 16 Franchise Street, Pendleton, single.
Identified by his father J. Lycett of 16 Franchise Street, Pendleton.
William Reynolds, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Weaste Cemetery, Salford
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day Wager Man aged 20 of 183 Jane Lane,
Identified by Sarah Slattery of 77 Jane Lane.
Thomas Slattery, buried on 22nd June 1885 at Weaste Cemetery, Salford
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 34 of 77 Jane Lane, Swinton, married with one child.
Identified by Patrick Gavin of 77 Jane Lane.
Thomas Worsley, Thomas buried on 22nd June 1885 at Weaste Cemetery, Salford
Killed at Agecroft Colliery on 18th June 1885
Wagon filler aged 28 of 12 Kent Street, Pendleton, single.
Identified by his father John Worsley of 12 Kent Street, Pendleton.
St. Anne's, Clifton.
Thomas Barlow, Junior buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 30 of 22 Long Street, Swinton, married with one child.
Identified by his brother-in-law Henry Ashworth of 24 Vickers Street, Clifton.
John Berry, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Jigger aged 16 of 66, Bolton Road, Clifton, single.
Identified by Ralph Berry a druggist's assistant.
John Evans, John buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Engine Driver aged 25 of Rake Lane, Clifton, married no children.
Identified by his Father Thomas Evans of 16 City Walk, Pendlebury.
William Franklin, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 23 of 5 Richmond Street, Clifton single.
Identified by a friend, James Morgan of 5 Richmond Street, Clifton.
Charles Edward Gaskell, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 20 of 46 Bolton Road, Clifton, single.
Identified by Simon Gaskell of 46 Bolton Road, Clifton.
John Hardman, buried on
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 24 of 108, Turton Row, married with three children.
Identified by his wife, Mary Ellen Hardman of 108 Turton Row, Clifton.
Samuel Sharples, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 34 of 56 Bolton Road, Clifton, married with seven children.
Identified by Richard Sharples of 426 Bolton Road, Clifton.
James Vickers, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 22 of 3 Thomas Street, Clifton, single.
Identified by his mother Ann Vickers of 3 Thomas Street, Clifton.
Samuel Vickers, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 56 of Thomas Street, Bolton Road, Pendlebury, married with six children.
Identified by James Dunn of 7 Cotton Street, Clifton.
Peter Wolstenholme, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 25 of 15 Rake Lane, married with one child.
Identified by his wife Margaret of 15 Rake Lane.
John Wolstenholme, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 25 of 6, Filton Street, Clifton, married with one child.
Identified by his father John Wolstenholme.
Thomas Barlow, Junior buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 30 of 22 Long Street, Swinton, married with one child.
Identified by his brother-in-law Henry Ashworth of 24 Vickers Street, Clifton.
John Berry, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Jigger aged 16 of 66, Bolton Road, Clifton, single.
Identified by Ralph Berry a druggist's assistant.
John Evans, John buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Engine Driver aged 25 of Rake Lane, Clifton, married no children.
Identified by his Father Thomas Evans of 16 City Walk, Pendlebury.
William Franklin, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Waggoner aged 23 of 5 Richmond Street, Clifton single.
Identified by a friend, James Morgan of 5 Richmond Street, Clifton.
Charles Edward Gaskell, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 20 of 46 Bolton Road, Clifton, single.
Identified by Simon Gaskell of 46 Bolton Road, Clifton.
John Hardman, buried on
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 24 of 108, Turton Row, married with three children.
Identified by his wife, Mary Ellen Hardman of 108 Turton Row, Clifton.
Samuel Sharples, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 34 of 56 Bolton Road, Clifton, married with seven children.
Identified by Richard Sharples of 426 Bolton Road, Clifton.
James Vickers, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 22 of 3 Thomas Street, Clifton, single.
Identified by his mother Ann Vickers of 3 Thomas Street, Clifton.
Samuel Vickers, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 56 of Thomas Street, Bolton Road, Pendlebury, married with six children.
Identified by James Dunn of 7 Cotton Street, Clifton.
Peter Wolstenholme, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 25 of 15 Rake Lane, married with one child.
Identified by his wife Margaret of 15 Rake Lane.
John Wolstenholme, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 25 of 6, Filton Street, Clifton, married with one child.
Identified by his father John Wolstenholme.
St. Saviour's, Ringley.
William Page, buried on 23rd June at St. Saviour's, Ringley.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 37 of 33 Eaton Street, married with four children. Identified by Priscilla, his wife Priscilla Page of 33 Eaton Street, Worsley.
William Page, buried on 23rd June at St. Saviour's, Ringley.
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 37 of 33 Eaton Street, married with four children. Identified by Priscilla, his wife Priscilla Page of 33 Eaton Street, Worsley.
St. Mary's, Eccles Parish Church.
James Joseph Whittingham, buried 25th June at St. Mary's, Eccles.
Brought out of the pit alive and died in Salford Dispensary on 23rd June 1885.
Hooker on aged 33 of 3 Hornby Street, Pendleton, married with four children.
Identified by his wife Margaret A. Whittingham.
James Joseph Whittingham, buried 25th June at St. Mary's, Eccles.
Brought out of the pit alive and died in Salford Dispensary on 23rd June 1885.
Hooker on aged 33 of 3 Hornby Street, Pendleton, married with four children.
Identified by his wife Margaret A. Whittingham.
Unknown Grave Location.
James Feeney, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 21 of 8 Redmond Street, single
Identified by his brother Thomas Feeney of 8 Redmond Street, Pendlebury.
William Henry Merrick, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Filler aged 19 of 56, Oak Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by his uncle William Merrick of 56 Oak Street, Pendlebury.
Henry John Penny, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day wage man aged 29 of 14 Worsley Street, Newtown, married with one child.
Identified by his brother-in-law Jesse Smith of 67 Eaton Street, Pendlebury.
Hamlet Taylor, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 36 of 9 Bury Lane, married with five children.
Identified by his brother John Taylor of 9 Bury Lane.
John Hamlet Taylor, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 20 of 91 Manchester Road, Worsley, single
Identified by his uncle John Taylor of 9 Bury Lane, Pendlebury.
Albert Valentine, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Bricklayer’s labourer aged 27 of Folly Lane, Swinton, married with two children. Identified by his wife Sarah Valentine of Folly Lane, Swinton.
Thomas Williams, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day wage man aged 19 of 68 Stapleton Street, single
Identified by John Corbett of 68 Stapleton Street, Irlams O’Th’ Height.
James Feeney, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 21 of 8 Redmond Street, single
Identified by his brother Thomas Feeney of 8 Redmond Street, Pendlebury.
William Henry Merrick, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Filler aged 19 of 56, Oak Street, Pendlebury, single.
Identified by his uncle William Merrick of 56 Oak Street, Pendlebury.
Henry John Penny, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day wage man aged 29 of 14 Worsley Street, Newtown, married with one child.
Identified by his brother-in-law Jesse Smith of 67 Eaton Street, Pendlebury.
Hamlet Taylor, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 36 of 9 Bury Lane, married with five children.
Identified by his brother John Taylor of 9 Bury Lane.
John Hamlet Taylor, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Coal miner aged 20 of 91 Manchester Road, Worsley, single
Identified by his uncle John Taylor of 9 Bury Lane, Pendlebury.
Albert Valentine, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Bricklayer’s labourer aged 27 of Folly Lane, Swinton, married with two children. Identified by his wife Sarah Valentine of Folly Lane, Swinton.
Thomas Williams, buried at
Killed in an explosion at Clifton Hall Colliery 18th June 1885.
Day wage man aged 19 of 68 Stapleton Street, single
Identified by John Corbett of 68 Stapleton Street, Irlams O’Th’ Height.
Presentation of Royal Albert Medals.
On 6th November 1885, the Mayor of Manchester Mr. Alderman Harwood presented six Albert medals awarded by Her Majesty The Queen to six explorers engaged in the Clifton Hall Colliery after the explosion on the 18th June 1885. The presentation took place at the Pendlebury Institute, and there was a large attendance.
Albert Medals of first class were awarded to:-
Thomas Worrall, Underlooker Doe and five Quarters mines.
John Crook - Manager Agecroft Colliery.
Albert Medals of second class awarded to:-
Charles Parkinson & George Higson - foreman in the Doe and Five Quarters mines.
Aaron Manly - pit carpenter, Clifton Hall Colliery.
George Hindley - Blacksmith - Clifton Hall Colliery.
The Salford Hundred Humane Society presented medals of bravery in September of 1885 to men involved in the rescue and recovery of bodies from the Clifton Hall Pit Disaster.
Gold Hummane Society medals to:-
Aaron Manly
P. Horsfield
G. Hindler
T. Worrall
C. Parkinson
G. Higson
V.E. Bowen
Silver Medals to:-
Police Constable W. Brown
Hugh Ryan
S. Bates
R. Rushby
Firemen Dudley and Bowen - For acts of bravery saving life whilst on duty.
George Pilling
James Protte
Robert Young
Robert M. Keating
John Fairhurst
C.F. Wood
John Oldham
Wm. Daniels
R. M Moorhouse
A. Dunville
F. Boullen
Joseph Collinson
Thomas Dudley
A testimonial was presented to Mrs. Eliza Billington, mother of Charles Billington who was drowned at Agecroft in an attempt to rescue a boy named Horton.
On 6th November 1885, the Mayor of Manchester Mr. Alderman Harwood presented six Albert medals awarded by Her Majesty The Queen to six explorers engaged in the Clifton Hall Colliery after the explosion on the 18th June 1885. The presentation took place at the Pendlebury Institute, and there was a large attendance.
Albert Medals of first class were awarded to:-
Thomas Worrall, Underlooker Doe and five Quarters mines.
John Crook - Manager Agecroft Colliery.
Albert Medals of second class awarded to:-
Charles Parkinson & George Higson - foreman in the Doe and Five Quarters mines.
Aaron Manly - pit carpenter, Clifton Hall Colliery.
George Hindley - Blacksmith - Clifton Hall Colliery.
The Salford Hundred Humane Society presented medals of bravery in September of 1885 to men involved in the rescue and recovery of bodies from the Clifton Hall Pit Disaster.
Gold Hummane Society medals to:-
Aaron Manly
P. Horsfield
G. Hindler
T. Worrall
C. Parkinson
G. Higson
V.E. Bowen
Silver Medals to:-
Police Constable W. Brown
Hugh Ryan
S. Bates
R. Rushby
Firemen Dudley and Bowen - For acts of bravery saving life whilst on duty.
George Pilling
James Protte
Robert Young
Robert M. Keating
John Fairhurst
C.F. Wood
John Oldham
Wm. Daniels
R. M Moorhouse
A. Dunville
F. Boullen
Joseph Collinson
Thomas Dudley
A testimonial was presented to Mrs. Eliza Billington, mother of Charles Billington who was drowned at Agecroft in an attempt to rescue a boy named Horton.
In Memory Of Those Who Lost Their Lives
And Their Families.
And Their Families.
The Kay Family
A personal story of what happened to James Kay's family, following his death in the Clifton Hall Colliery explosion.
James Kay aged 35 was one of the 178 coal miners who was killed in the Clifton Hall Colliery explosion on the 18th of June 1885.
He left a wife Annie and 5 children, James born 1874, Mary born 1876, Patrick born 1879, John born 1881 and Alicia born 1884. Just four years after James Kay was killed in 1885 his wife Annie died in 1889 leaving the 5 children orphaned. The two eldest children James and Mary moved in with relatives and stated work to keep themselves. The three youngest children Patrick, John and Alicia were sadly unable to be taken care of by family members and were placed into Swinton Industrial School.
There were young boys who were taken from Swinton Industrial School and adopted into local families who were killed in the Clifton Hall Colliery explosion. Here was the Kay family whose children ended up in Swinton Industrial School because of the events that followed in their lives after the death of their father in the explosion.
Patrick, John and Alicia (the younger three children) were sent out by boat to Canada months apart in 1890 from Swinton Industrial School. The two boys were adopted by separate farmers in Quebec. The youngest child Alicia Kay was never found and was thought to have died on the boat crossing to Canada.
Once in Canada, the boys, Patrick and John Kay never met each other again. They did try to find each other but sadly one of them had died as a young man before the other one had a chance to find him.
Their eldest sister Mary who had remained in the U.K. went out to Canada and found her remaining brother. She later emigrated to Canada to be near him and his family.
These young Kay children were included in the 100,000 children who were sent from Britian to Canada between 1869 up until 1932 through assisted emigration, known as "Home Children". Once in Canada these children were sent to an emigration agency children's home, where they were then placed with families in rural Canada.
John Kay settled in Canada and married. He is now the forbearer of several French-Canadian Kay family members living in Quebec Canada.
Their family history connects to my family through James Kay who was killed in the explosion in 1885 - he lodged with my great great grandmother Emily on Jane Lane, Swinton in 1871 just before he married Annie.
Rest In Peace James Kay buried at St. Peter's, Swinton.
A personal story of what happened to James Kay's family, following his death in the Clifton Hall Colliery explosion.
James Kay aged 35 was one of the 178 coal miners who was killed in the Clifton Hall Colliery explosion on the 18th of June 1885.
He left a wife Annie and 5 children, James born 1874, Mary born 1876, Patrick born 1879, John born 1881 and Alicia born 1884. Just four years after James Kay was killed in 1885 his wife Annie died in 1889 leaving the 5 children orphaned. The two eldest children James and Mary moved in with relatives and stated work to keep themselves. The three youngest children Patrick, John and Alicia were sadly unable to be taken care of by family members and were placed into Swinton Industrial School.
There were young boys who were taken from Swinton Industrial School and adopted into local families who were killed in the Clifton Hall Colliery explosion. Here was the Kay family whose children ended up in Swinton Industrial School because of the events that followed in their lives after the death of their father in the explosion.
Patrick, John and Alicia (the younger three children) were sent out by boat to Canada months apart in 1890 from Swinton Industrial School. The two boys were adopted by separate farmers in Quebec. The youngest child Alicia Kay was never found and was thought to have died on the boat crossing to Canada.
Once in Canada, the boys, Patrick and John Kay never met each other again. They did try to find each other but sadly one of them had died as a young man before the other one had a chance to find him.
Their eldest sister Mary who had remained in the U.K. went out to Canada and found her remaining brother. She later emigrated to Canada to be near him and his family.
These young Kay children were included in the 100,000 children who were sent from Britian to Canada between 1869 up until 1932 through assisted emigration, known as "Home Children". Once in Canada these children were sent to an emigration agency children's home, where they were then placed with families in rural Canada.
John Kay settled in Canada and married. He is now the forbearer of several French-Canadian Kay family members living in Quebec Canada.
Their family history connects to my family through James Kay who was killed in the explosion in 1885 - he lodged with my great great grandmother Emily on Jane Lane, Swinton in 1871 just before he married Annie.
Rest In Peace James Kay buried at St. Peter's, Swinton.
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Acknowledgement and credit to the photographer or collector is given with images sent to me to use on this website where possible.
Acknowledgement to Salford Local History Library for the use of photographs held in their archives on this website.
Acknowledgement and credit to the photographer or collector is given with images sent to me to use on this website where possible.
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