MineArchiveAldridge Colliery roof fall
On 1 November 1901 two roadmen were killed by a fall of roof at Aldridge Colliery, in South Staffordshire.
| Date | 1 November 1901 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Aldridge Colliery |
| Region | Staffordshire |
| Type | Collapse / Roof Fall |
| Fatalities | 2 (Thomas Haynes (23) and William Lloyd (41), roadmen.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
A heavy fall of rock from a cavity above newly-set timber, which collapsed the timber, in a main road.
What happened
Thomas Haynes, aged 23, and William Lloyd, aged 41, both roadmen, were killed when newly-set timber gave way under a heavy fall of rock from a cavity above it.
Sources
- (secondary) Aldridge Colliery — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) Aldridge Colliery fall of roof, 1 November 1901 — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 11 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026