What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Felling Colliery Disaster. 25 May 1812. Of 92 men and boys killed in a colliery explosion at Felling Colliery, 91 were buried in this churchyard and are commemorated here on a memorial. The Rev John Hodgson of this church took up the cause of mine safety and, as a direct result of his efforts, the miners' safety lamp was developed. Recorded plaque organisation: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council.
The Felling Colliery Disaster of 1812 resulted in the deaths of 92 men and boys due to an explosion; it led to significant advancements in mine safety, including the development of the miners' safety lamp. Rev John Hodgson advocated for improved safety measures following this tragedy.
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