Memorial: 1799 Lumley Colliery Disaster

Lumley Colliery Memorial

This memorial is dedicated to
The Men & Boys of Great Lumley
Who worked the numerous mines in the parishes of
Great & Little Lumley for almost 700 years.

In particular we pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice,
Giving their lives to winning coal for the security of their families,
While contributing to the progress and prosperity of Great Britain.

In addition to those miners that died due to accidents & illness,
The number of lives known to have been lost in explosions
in the Lumley mines are:
1708 — 90
1727 — 60
April 11th 1797 — 31
October 11th 1799 — 39
October 9th 1819 — 13
October 25th 1824 — 14
July 20th 1827 — 1

The youngest named casualty was John Cusby aged just 9 years old
who died along with his father in the 1799 disaster

Lest we forget those lost and those that suffered the cost.

(Courtesy of Roy Lambeth ©)

Image Reference: T-10327-17-0009