Gresford Mining Disaster

What year did the mine open?

• 1911

• 2011

• 1901

• 1991

What was mined at Gresford pit?

• Lead

• Gold

• Coal

• Copper

How many were employed at the mine?

• 1200

• 2200

• 342

• 1290

Who owned the mine?

• United Westminster and Wrexham Collieries UTD

• City of Wrexham Collieries

• Chester Mining Company

• Minecraft Mining Co.

What were the names given to the two shafts used?

• Dave and Martha

• Dylan and Mark

• Dennis and Martin

• Dad and Mom

What date did the disaster occur?

• September 11th

• September 22nd

• August 1st

• October 22nd

What time did the disaster occur?

• 2am

• 2pm

• 12am

• 1am

Which shaft did the disaster occur in?

• Dennis

• Martin

How many miners died?

• 262

• 210

• 409

• 362

How many of the rescue brigade died?

• 55

• 0

• 199

• 3