What is recorded here
Erected in memory of miners who died in the 1913 Houghton Main Colliery disaster, the memorial commemorates one of the worst coal mining accidents in South Yorkshire's history. It stands as a tribute to the 339 men and boys who lost their lives in the explosion, highlighting the dangers faced by miners and the impact of industrial accidents on local communities.
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