In May 2026, we remember a sad connection between Yorkshire and Cumbria: the Wellington Pit Disaster, at Whitehaven which claimed 136 lives.

In May 2026, we remember a sad connection between Yorkshire and Cumbria: the Wellington Pit Disaster, at Whitehaven which claimed 136 lives.

With the forecast decidedly dodgy, the Friends postponed on site activities for another week. In the event the rain was later than anticipated, but still it allowed time for some additional wanderings and wonderings. Continuing the series of historical reflections as part of our Hemingfield’s Hidden History project, on some more days in May…
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