The Trimdon Grange Explosion.

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THE TRIMDON GRANGE EXPLOSION

https://mainlynorfolk.info/louis.killen/songs/trimdongrange.html
On 16 February 1882 there was an explosion of either firedamp or coaldust at the Trimdon Grange colliery in South County Durham
verse 3
February has left behind it
What will never be forgot;
Weeping women and helpless children
May be found in many's the cot.'


Bob Fox and Benny Graham    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_NQ3zL7HdY
The Unthanks - with Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je4Dv7d67vw
Martin Carthy     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2INeiMhi29o
Alan Price.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNyfmqHwe1U