Hyde Colliery Explosion, 1889.  Hyde Colliery Explosion, 1889.
In the entrance to a footpath off Manchester Road, Hyde. The
footpath runs alongside the Peak Forest Canal, on the opposite
bank to the towpath.   A blue plaque in memory of the 23 men
killed, and 5 seriously injured, in the underground explosion on
18th January 1889.    18th January 1889  This plaque is located
near to the site where a horrific gas explosion in the Hyde Lane
Coal Pit killed 23 men and seriously injured 5 more victims  The
inquest recorded that the explosion took place at some distance
from a shaft, which was known as the "Two Foot Level", shortly
after 9.00a.m.  The verdict reported that the incident was
accidental and was caused by the use of naked lights by the
miners.  Unveiled by Councillor Joe Kitchen, Cabinet Deputy of
Lifelong Learning, on February 21st 2001.  Hyde Colliery
Explosion, 1889.   The main shaft of Hyde Road Pit was 880 feet
deep. From its bottom, coal seams slope downwards at 28 degrees.
The workface was "ab