MineArchiveHanden Hold Colliery fall of stone, 1932
On 19 February 1932 three men were killed by a fall of stone at Handen Hold Colliery, near Annfield Plain in County Durham.
| Date | 19 February 1932 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Handen Hold Colliery |
| Region | County Durham |
| Type | Collapse / Roof Fall |
| Fatalities | 3 (William H. Gamble (30), Thomas Hall (19) and John Shepherd (40).) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
A fall of stone in the workings.
What happened
William H. Gamble (30, hewer) and Thomas Hall (19, putter), both of Newburn Road, West Stanley, and John Shepherd (40, hewer), of Beech Grove Terrace, Black House, were killed together by a fall of stone.
Sources
- (secondary) Durham Mining Museum - Handen Hold Colliery — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) William H. Gamble, Handen Hold Colliery, 19 February 1932 — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 21 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026