MineArchiveWombwell Main Colliery Fall, 1870
On 10 August 1870 two colliers were killed by a fall of coal at Wombwell Main Colliery, near Barnsley.
| Date | 10 August 1870 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Wombwell Main Colliery |
| Region | South Yorkshire |
| Type | Collapse / Roof Fall |
| Fatalities | 2 (William Bean (34) and John Knowles (41), colliers.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
A fall of coal at the working place.
What happened
William Bean, aged 34, and John Knowles, aged 41, colliers, were killed by a fall of coal.
Sources
- (primary) Wombwell Main Colliery fatalities, 1870 — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) Durham Mining Museum - Wombwell Main Colliery (UK) — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 21 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026