Wigan Album
Maypole Pit Disaster Aug 18th 1908
5 Comments
Photo: RON HUNT
Item #: 32599
Ron, Many thanks for showing the photo of the serviette. I am sure that Keith will also appreciate that you have confirmed his recollection.
Best Wishes, Eric R.
What a wonderful thing to have in your keeping!
I have a similar one for the TITANIC disaster
A worthy reminder, with violets, Ron, though I don't like the look of that yellow bevel of the window mat - it could be a sign of ageing. If so, you'd do well to have the serviette re-done beneath conservation board - that's what the museums use. Thanks.
It's a lovely way to remember the victims of the disaster. Growing up in Scholes I remember the plaque inside St Pat's Church and the floor tiles in the porch engraved with words of the Maypole Disaster
( now carpeted over). I was told once that one of the two men who escaped the explosion was a relative of my family. I don't know whether that's true or not. The surname was Doran I believe.