MineArchiveWelbeck Colliery roof fall, 1924
On 15 February 1924 two men were killed by a fall of roof at Welbeck Colliery, in Nottinghamshire, early in the morning shift.
| Date | 15 February 1924 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Welbeck Colliery |
| Region | Nottinghamshire |
| Type | Collapse / Roof Fall |
| Fatalities | 2 (George Seal (23), killed on 15 February, and Richard Henry Straw (52), who died on 19 February.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
A fall of roof at ten past five in the morning.
What happened
George Seal, aged 23, and Richard Henry Straw, aged 52, were struck by a fall of roof; Straw died on 19 February.
Sources
- (primary) Welbeck Colliery fall of roof, 15 February 1924 — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) Durham Mining Museum - Welbeck Colliery — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 21 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026