Mining Memorial, Washington, Tyne and Wear
Memorial to 42 miners killed in an accident on the 2nd of March 1885. It was paid for by the miners of Usworth Colliery and built by Emley and Sons of Newcastle.
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Memorial to 42 miners killed in an accident on the 2nd of March 1885. It was paid for by the miners of Usworth Colliery and built by Emley and Sons of Newcastle.
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