104 Die In British Pit Disaster (1947)

An underground explosion claims the lives of miners from Cumberland.

Again "King Coal" Takes Toll (1931)

An explosion in a coal mine in Cumbria claims 28 lives. Corpses are carried from the pit.

Looking Back - On 1947 (1947)

A review of events in Britain and around the World in 1947.

Whitehaven Mine Disaster (1947)

Rescue workers at mine where explosion has trapped 107 miners. Whitehaven, Cumberland.

The Prince...Pit Lad (1927)

Prince Edward visits a pit and dons miners overalls.