The Sad Death of 26 Children at Huskar Pit 1838

[tomkin]

  Hi Stuart,

     As Kathleen said, Welcome to RootsChat and thank you for your

     Contribution.   The link doesn't work I'm afraid.

      Did you type the link manually? If you did then I'm afraid an error

      must exist.

       Tomkin

[uk_guy_1971]

link dont work Blimey ok lets see if this link works http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/south_yorkshire/4046039.stm

if the link above dont work then the only thing i can think off it copy and paste the link into a new browser 

and thank you for you nice warm welcome cathleen and tomkin.

p.s silkstone common is near barnsley not rotherham lol what a typeing error 

[dennford]

p.s silkstone common is near barnsley not rotherham lol what a typeing error 

Close enough Stuart, there's only a couple of miles the difference.

Denn

[Alan Gallop]

Those of you still searching for a copy of 'Children of the Dark' for a reasonable price might like to try the following link, where copies are available for £20 (the original first edition price).  Good luck.

http://www.whsmith.co.uk/CatalogAndSearch/ProductDetails-Children+of+the+Dark+-9780750930949.html

Alan Gallop

[Alan Gallop]

A couple of years back I had the great pleasure of appearing on the BBC Radio 4 programme 'Woman's Hour' talking about the Huskar Pit disaster and my book 'Children of the Dark.'  Also taking part was Angela John talking about her book 'The Sweat of their Brow' about the role played by women in the coal mines during Victorian times.

I am happy to say that this broadcast is now available to listen to once again - for free - on a BBC Radio 4 website.  Go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/2003_12_thu_04.shtml

Remember to have your speakers turned on...

All good wishes,

Alan Gallop

[Carol22]

Hi Alan,

I just wanted to thank you for the information you are putting  on about the Huskar children.

I am in the fortunate position of having a copy of your book, purchased from Cannon Hall Garden Centre a few years back, and will not lend it out to anyone, I live in Silkstone Common so this thread is so interesting to me, and I can see the wood from my bedroom windows. I am now going to listen to the radio programme, and thanks again.

Caz

[Alan Gallop]

Readers of these pages might be interested to learn that I will be giving an illustrated talk about the Huskar Pit disaster in the parish church at Silkstone on Thursday May 8 at 7.30 pm.  This will be a Huskar 170 anniversary event and part of a programme of events and activities taking place in the village until July marking this historic event.  The evening will be suitable for people of all ages and families will be especially welcome.  For more information and tickets please contact Margaret on (*).

See you there?

Alan Gallop
Author of Children of the Dark

(*) Moderator Comment: telephone number removed in accordance with RootsChat policy, to avoid spamming and other abuses.
Please use the Personal Message (PM) system for exchanging personal data.

New members must make at least three postings before being allowed to use the PM facility.
See Help-Page:  http://www.rootschat.com/help/pms.php

[tomkin]

      Further to Alans comments the admission fee of £3-00  will

       be taken at the door. Tickets not required.

       Looking forward to the illustrated talk by Alan.

        Should be a really good evening.

        Tomkin

[dennford]

      Further to Alans comments the admission fee of £3-00  will

       be taken at the door. Tickets not required.

       Looking forward to the illustrated talk by Alan.

        Should be a really good evening.

        Tomkin

Do you mind if I tag along ?

Denn