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Gresford, The Plough c.1960
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While not obvious from this photograph, Gresford is most famous for the tragic mining disaster of 1934 when 266 lives were lost following an explosion and fire at the Gresford Colliery. The disaster had tremendous significance. The inquiry into the disaster led to three disagreeing reports in 1937 on the causes of the disaster and the owner William Bonsall was convicted on eight counts of breaking mining safety laws, yet he was fined a mere £140 with £350 costs. This led to Sir Stafford Cripps demanding the nationalisation of the industry, which ultimately came in 1947. Gresford Colliery closed in 1973.

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Memories of Gresford, the Plough c1960

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Gresford, The Plough c.1960

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Horsley Hall Pioneer Army Camp
Hi can anyone help me am looking for a photo of the royal pioneers army camp at Horsley hall in the 1955 if any one as got a photo please my i have a copy.
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Added 06 April 2014

Ada Shareen Johnson Nee Evans
Having read Gail Evans Lalonde's memories of The Plough, Gresford, I realise that her great grandfather who owned The Plough was also my great grandfather. Thomas Evans was my grandfather and his son Edward was my father. This is incredible news to me as I have been searching for any relatives on my father's side. I am 72 years old this year and would love to get in touch with Gail. I now reside in Prestatyn, Denbighshire, North Wales.
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Moss Hall, Gresford
I am just remembering Moss Hall and Mr and Mrs Yaylor and their son Stan who lived in a cottage near the copse, and how at a night time you would stand outside and listen to badgers crying, it was really such an amazing place, the memories which are still fresh in my mind. I wonder if anyone in Gresford would still remember them, in fact their granddaughter still lives in Gresford, her maiden name was Pauline ...see more
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Narrow Lane
I can remember Narrow Lane, Gresford although I lived there for a very short period. My Uncle Bob lived in the lane with my Auntie Peggy, he used to have a smallholding just across from where we lived. I am sure many people will remember him, his name was Robert Martin, in fact some of his family still live in Gresford. I also remember the dance group called the Gresford Bells, if anyone reading this recalls them I ...see more
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