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Re: Question about Cadeby Main disaster 1912
« Reply #18 on: Thursday 01 July 10 11:25 BST (UK) »
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Re: Question about Cadeby Main disaster 1912
« Reply #19 on: Monday 16 January 12 20:07 GMT (UK) »
Quote from: marcuswraight on Wednesday 26 May 10 15:51 BST (UK)
My great grandfather (who was a miner) was apparently working at Cadeby Main in 1912 when there were two explosions that killed many miners. I know where to find lists of those killed, background on the disaster itself - I think there is even a Parliamentary report out there available on the internet about what happened. What I am trying to establish is whether there was a list of survivors, rescuers, the injured, and accounts from survivors about what happened from their point of view. In essence I am trying to establish whether he, indeed, was working on that day and what role - if any - he played in the aftermath. Clearly he would have lost lots of friends,and neighbours, but it is the specifics of his role I am trying to nail down. Any suggestions? Are there such lists floating about somewhere?

I'm also wondering if there are suggestions about books that were written about the disaster, either shortly afterwards or between then and now. The 100th year anniversary is coming up too...

Suggestions or pointers of any kind are very welcome. I'm a recent emigree to the US (from Devon), so need all the help I can get!

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Hello Marcus
I had a relative who was killed in the disaster at Cadeby Colliery  My Gt Grandfathers brother was also the first witness on scene  I am part of a group who are raising funds in order to erect a memorial in the nearby cemetery in Denaby and also in the graveyard at Conisborough  We have a book out ,all about the accident . It is well written and is displayed on the Conisborough and Denaby  Main local history site
If you look up the site by James Beachill  you will find a wealth of information My family involved were Both William Humphries
 Please contact me if I can be of any help
Regards Robert(bob)Thomson.

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Re: Question about Cadeby Main disaster 1912
« Reply #20 on: Monday 16 January 12 20:18 GMT (UK) »
Quote from: jaywit on Thursday 01 July 10 11:25 BST (UK)
This book will give you a different angle on the disaster - the mine owner.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Diamonds-Great-English-Dynasty/dp/0141019239/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277979780&sr=1-1
Hello Jaywit
 Sorry to contradict you but  the Fitzwilliams were the owners of a couple of local mines and were good to their workforce for the times BUT  both Denaby Main Colliery and Cadeby Colliery were owned by a ruthless company who treat the miners appallingly  The company knew that the mine was in danger of explosion but al but ignored the danger and sent the men below anyway as was mentioned in the Parliamentary debate afterwards

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Re: Question about Cadeby Main disaster 1912
« Reply #21 on: Sunday 29 January 12 10:23 GMT (UK) »
Hi Bobold

Regarding the book Black Diamonds, I've read this and it does state that the Fitzwilliam's, with regards to the standards of the times, were good to their workforce and points out the ruthlessness of the Denaby and Cadeby main collieries. 

Of course, to modern eyes, they were far from perfect and there was a lot we would today find unnaceptable. 

I enjoyed the book, particularly the first half about the social upheaval of the time and the little snippets from the school books were so poignant. 

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Re: Question about Cadeby Main disaster 1912
« Reply #22 on: Sunday 29 January 12 10:52 GMT (UK) »
Though I find the behaviour of colliery owners and other employers revolting, we should always remember that it is impossible to judge the past by today's standards, and ensure that such behaviour never again appears in British industry.
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Re: Question about Cadeby Main disaster 1912
« Reply #23 on: Sunday 29 January 12 12:36 GMT (UK) »
The good news is that The Cadeby Main Disaster Memorial group have just released a book about the tragedy. Written by James Beachill, secretary of the group.
The group have just about raised enough funds to erect a memorial to the 91 men and boys who gave their lives in the disaster.
We will be having a parade on Sunday July 8 from the site of the colliery to the cemetery in Denaby where we will have a service and unveiling of the memorial. Followed by a gala on the adjacent Cricket field  We also intend to put a memorial in the nearby Conisbrough cemetery where 27 of the victims were buried
We ,The Group, would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would care to join us for the day.
My Great Grandfather's brother William Humphries was the first witness of the the incident and featured much in the inquest. His Nephew,William Humphries , the leader of the Cadeby Mines Rescue team  died in the second explosion .
The work of our group has been a labour of love and I feel proud to be able to honour our ancestors in this way.
If I can be of any assistance to anyone interested in our project I am at

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