The Oaks Disaster in Barnsley in 1866 saw the deaths of 361 men and boys a few days before Christmas that year
160 years later, it is still the biggest mining disaster in England.
The Annual Bramah Lecture in 2026 is an illustrated presentation by Paul Darlow, author of the book on the disaster, and Paul Hardman. Both were involved in the Oaks Disaster Memorial Appeal.
The event is on Monday 16th March, at 6.30pm, in the Council Chamber in Barnsley Town Hall —Entrance via the Experience Barnsley doorway. Just ring the bell! Open to everyone. It’s free; donations are, of course, appreciated.
The Bramah Lecture is presented in a partnership of South Yorkshire Industrial History Society and Barnsley Civic Trust, supported by Barnsley Council and in particular Barnsley Archives and Local Studies.