Question about Cadeby Main disaster 1912

[tomkin]

What was his full name?

 Tomkin

[marcuswraight]

He was Wilfred Durant, born 7 Dec 1887 in Coton in the Elms, Derbyshire... Thanks for the pointers so far!
Marcus

[tomkin]

On page 19 in the book "Images of Yorkshire Coal" by Peter Williams,

  are 5 small drawings. These were  in a notebook found in the

  pocket of Herbert Cusworth. He had gone down the pit after the 1st

  explosion and was recording what he saw. The site of various bodies

  & their positions, lamps and their numbers, tubs etc.  He must have been

  busy collecting this information when he was killed by the second explosion.

 Again this doesn't answer any of your questions but adds a bit more to your

  overall picture.

 Tomkin
 

 

[tomkin]

 You have probably already seen this, but I thought it

  would be interesting for other members to view.

  Tomkin

   http://www.freewebs.com/yorkshiremain/cadebymaindisaster.htm

   

[marcuswraight]

Indeed, he must be the H Cusworth mentioned in the first list I put up. All this is really helpful for anyone researching this incident - so thanks for that. It all helps.
I actually did see that website you listed - also useful. Any others (the archives suggestion and your museum tip were both brilliant) always welcome.
My hunt continues!
Marcus

[tomkin]

Hi Marcus,

   Today I bought a copy of "The South Yorkshire Mining Disasters,Volume II".

    It discusses in great detail the Cadeby Incident of 1912 .

    There is no mention of Wilfred Durant though.

   Tomkin

[marcuswraight]

Thanks Tomkin.. even places where he is not mentioned is useful...

Something I might add - apologies if these are already on this discussion (I can't see it when adding to it).. some links that the coal museum recommended...

http://www.rotherhamweb.co.uk/cadeby/index.htm

http://www.healeyhero.co.uk/rescue/pits/Cadeby.htm

http://www.freewebs.com/yorkshiremain/cadebymaindisaster.htm

Again, all useful for people who stumble across this....

[Geoff12]

I would suggest that you visit Doncaster Library which holds the South Yorkshire Times archive.  They will be taking a local perspective on the accident and there is chance that any involvement by your ancestor will have  been  reported. 

[marcuswraight]

Thanks Geoff12. That is a very good tip.
M