Memorial to the Moorfoot Pit Disaster (1883)

An explosion at the Altham Colliery (later named Moorfield) Lancashire resulted in the deaths of 68 men and boys on 7th November 1883 - including my Great Grandfather, James Osbaldeston (aged 37) and his son Great Uncle, Richard (aged 11). James died instantly but Richard died a few days later as a result of burns. My Great Grandmother Sarah was left without any means of support to bring up my Grandmother and her sister in Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire.