| MINE DISASTER IN WALES Most terrible colliery disaster since the war happened at Gresford near Wrexham. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5527 |
| Catalog #: | 253436 | |
| Clip Number: | 253436-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 34/77 | |
| Timecode: | 01:21:06 - 01:21:57 | |
| Location: | Gresford, Wales. | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Collapses & Cave-Ins INDUSTRY/MINING: Coal LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, Wales | |
| Description: | "MINE DISASTER IN WALES - Terrible Pit explosion at Wrexham." Gresford near Wrexham, Wales. Various shots of the Colliery at Gresford. Many people are gathered around. Commentary states that reports indicate as manay as 207 men are trapped below. Women and children are seen waiting for the news after the terrible mine explosion. Two rescuers with dirty faces looking into camera. | |
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