MineArchiveAldridge Colliery firedamp explosion
On 1 August 1895 an explosion of firedamp that had seeped from old workings killed two stallmen at Aldridge Colliery, in the South Staffordshire coalfield.
| Date | 1 August 1895 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Aldridge Colliery |
| Region | Staffordshire |
| Type | Explosion |
| Fatalities | 2 (Timothy Chance (27) and Elijah Ferguson (44), stallmen.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
An explosion of firedamp which had exuded from old workings.
What happened
Timothy Chance, aged 27, and Elijah Ferguson, aged 44, both stallmen, were killed by the explosion.
Sources
- (primary) Aldridge Colliery explosion, 1895 — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) Aldridge Colliery — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 11 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026