MineArchiveFfrwd Colliery Gas Explosion, 1887
On 18 November 1887 an explosion of gas at Ffrwd Colliery, near Wrexham, killed three men, among them a collier and his son.
| Date | 18 November 1887 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Ffrwd Colliery |
| Region | Wrexham |
| Type | Explosion |
| Fatalities | 3 (Three men, including William Taylor, a collier of 41, and his son William Taylor, a filler of 18.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
An explosion of gas in the workings.
What happened
Three men were killed, among them William Taylor, a collier of 41, and his son William Taylor, an 18-year-old filler.
Sources
- (primary) Ffrwd Colliery, near Brymbo — Welsh Coal Mines, from the Inspector of Mines lists
- (secondary) North Wales colliery fatalities, 1887 — Welsh Coal Mines website
Record created: 9 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026