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An explosion at Gresford Colliery, North Wales, claimed the lives of 266 men and boys on this day in 1934. In commemoration, Robert Saint, Durham miner, composer and bandsman, wrote the wonderful ‘Gresford’, dedicating it to “the memory of all miners who have perished in the mines.” Saint donated all royalties to assist mine workers. Gresford was performed in public for the first time at the Durham Miners Gala. It became known as ‘the Miners’ Hymn’. Gresford has been performed at every Gala sinc

Gresford, The Miners’ Hymn, was performed at the Durham Miners' Gala for the first time on this day in 1937. It has been performed at every Gala since, dedicated each year to all those we have lost since we last met in Durham. Here is Fishburn Band performing Gresford at the 2022 Durham Miners Gala. Robert Saint, Durham miner, composer and bandsman, wrote the piece following the disaster at Gresford Colliery, North Wales, that claimed the lives 266 miners. He dedicated it to “the memory of all m

An explosion at Gresford colliery in North Wales claimed the lives of 266 miners on this day in 1934. In commemoration, Durham miner and musician Robert Saint composed ‘Gresford’, dedicating it to “the memory of all miners who have perished in the mines.'' It was performed publicly for the first time at the 1938 Durham Miners' Gala. To this day, 'the Miners' Hymn' is performed before the speeches at each Gala, dedicated to those lost over the previous year. Here is Durham Miners’ Association Bra

Amazing footage of the Durham Miners’ Gala from 1935. “The miners take complete possession of the city.” Historically, the Big Meeting was paid for by contributions of | Durham Miners' Gala

Images of the Durham Miners' Gala over the years. | Durham Miners' Gala