Originally Posted by Bob Dobson (Post 920421)

The author of the book on the disaster, Harold (Harry) Tootle, died recently after many years of ill health. An ex-miner from Huncoat, he was passionately interested in mining history. He was also a very sensitive writer of short stories, one of which I published in a magazine. His book will long be a monument to him.

Originally Posted by bekibird (Post 880821)

There is still a listing of the Men and Boys that died in the disaster in The Greyhound pub. It is a framed listing, a bit liked the one posted on here, located next to the ladies loo entrance.
I have done a bit of research on this as Thomas Hamriding was one of my ancestors and was also killed leaving behind a young family. Seeing as I live very near to the site and the mentioned pub, I did some reading. It is a very sad story as fathers and sons perished together and the bodies were taken down to The Greyhound in the aftermath. The landlord at the time was the son of the pit manager who died in the disaster. He too comes to a sad end as a few years after the incident he hung himself in the bar. I can't quite remember right now where I found that story but I believe it was published in The Accrington Observer. I am sure I probably found it online and when I find it again I will upload the link.
Bob, do you have any copies of the mentioned book left? I would dearly love to own one and will forward a cheque and my address asap. Thanks

Originally Posted by fozzwold (Post 627776)

there used to be a list on the wall in the geryhound pub .not sure if its still there.good luck

Originally Posted by colesy36 (Post 847473)

Hi Bob, I have only just come across this site and wonder if you have any copies of Harry's book left---------.