I found your website fascinating

I don't think Sneyd Pit was in Hanley as you say on your Web Pages. It was in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent
Geoff Barnett.

Yes I think I'm right as I used to live in The Potteries. It’s about half a mile from Burslem town to Sneyd (Or where Sneyd pit was). I would say it’s about 3 miles from Hanley .

I can remember my Dad telling me The Sneyd disaster happened as he returned from RAF duties down south and he was hit by the news as he got off the train at Burslem Railway Station on 1st of January 1942. I think the railway line ran almost down the side of Sneyd Colliery.

All the best and keep up the good work mate .............. Geoff Barnett (Ex Burslem, now Shropshire) 

Thank you very much Geoff - Hopefully I have sorted it now

Fionn

Dear sir
My father worked at Sneyd Pit during the war years, he was on standby to help the rescuers in the 1942 Sneyd disaster, his name was Charles William Turner (Bill Turner) would be interested if there is any one who remembers him.

Thank you
John Turner

I have some information regarding one of the victims of this disaster. His name was Thomas Moulton and he was a miner and a fire/safety officer.

He was married to Margaret and had a 3 year old daughter named Josephine. Margaret was pregnant at the time of the explosion and subsequently had a baby girl also called Margaret, who is my mother.

That is all I know but my mother and aunty may be able to provide further information if you are interested.

Yours faithfully

Elise Fleming 

Hi, just thought I’d let you know that I have just visited your site and found it very interesting.

My dad told me about the disaster, and that he had a relative, H. Cartwright, who died there that day, and he remembers seeing the women running to the colliery, as a young lad. I hope you continue to find facts and information etc as its fascinating to read.

Best Wishes,
Jayne