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BBC on MSN · 1d

Wrexham confirm Gresford mining disaster tributes

Wrexham will pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Gresford mining disaster 90 years ago ahead of their League One clash with Crawley Town.

The Leader · 18h

Wrexham: Son of Gresford disaster victim shares memories

When Cyril Crump's father, William, went to work on September 21, 1934 it was just a normal day, then tragedy struck.

Daughter of man ‘lucky to be alive' performs in opera to mark anniversary of Gresford disaster

Gillian Davies' father Ivor Bellis narrowly missed being caught up in the Gresford colliery disaster after injuring his hand the day before | ITV News Wales

Wrexham.com · 15d

Special ceremony to mark 90th anniversary of Gresford Mining Disaster

A special ceremony to mark the 90th anniversary of the Gresford Mining Disaster will take place this month. At approximately 2am on 22 September 1934 an explosion ripped through the Dennis section of the Gresford Colliery – tragically taking the lives of 266 local men and boys.

The Leader on MSN · 9h

Wrexham AFC mark 90th anniversary of Gresford mining disaster

WREXHAM AFC took on Crawley Town FC this afternoon (Saturday, September 21) on a hugely significant day for the club as it commemorated the 90th anniversary of the Gresford mining disaster.

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255 men and boys are still buried never found in UK disaster which still causes pain

Many miners working at Gresford Colliery on September 22 1934 were running double shifts so they could see Wrexham play when ...

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House set alight by suspected lightning strike

A house in Wrexham was set on fire after being hit by a suspected bolt of lightning. The incident happened at a property in ...

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Welsh home in flames after suspected lightning strike

A fire has broken out a home in North Wales following reports of a suspected lightning strike. The blaze broke out on Chester ...

Hand-crafted lanterns to light up in memory of miners killed in Gresford mining disaster

Commemorative lanterns made by care home residents will be lit up this month to remember the victims of the Gresford colliery ...

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Lightning bolt sets house alight as thunderstorm hits

A house in Wrexham was set on fire after being hit by a bolt of lightning. The incident happened at a property in Gresford on ...

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