Anonymous on 19/4/2013 said: “ I left a comment on 10/3/2013 asking if anyone had any information about my aunt Bettys sister Jenny or Jeannies family my aunts maiden name was Sudders she had other sisters named Laura and Pat and a brother Arthur. ”
Anonymous on 10/3/2013 said: “ As a child I remember my aunt saying her sister lived in Easington. Her sisters name was Jenny or Jennie I do not know her surname her son was killed in the disaster of 1951 he was young when he died I believe Jenny had other children.. I would be grateful if anyone has any information on the family.My aunt died many years ago so this is all the information I have my aunts name was Betty. ”
Anonymous on 3/12/2012 said: “ I was not born at the time of the disaster but my parents told me about it. My father was a stretcher bearer bringing out the bodies of the men who lost their lives. Nannalizzy ”
Anonymous on 8/7/2012 said: “ i am so proud that my father was part of the rescue teams that went down easington,it was a very sad day and so many good people lost there lives, may they all rest in peace and be with their family in the future. it still makes me cry went i pass through the village for their lost ”
Anonymous on 29/6/2011 said: “ 29th May will be a date that will always be remembered in Easington. I hope that those brave men who lost their lives that tragic day in 1951 will be looking down on their families and friends and be proud of the way that their memories have been commemorated. David Boyes ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "I am so proud to be part of this community. The displays and information have, sadly, helped me to understand what happened on that awful day. I was five years old at the time. How I miss my lovely dad, Joe Lippeatt. We must never forget what happened.
My thanks to Beamish and all who organised and took part in this heart wrenching day."
-Shirley Robinson, nee Lippeat (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "I am so proud that my son has been a part in this day and has learnt a lot of his community's past which will stay with him for the rest of his life."
(Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "In memory of my lovely Grandad, John Anson. My heart will always be with you. I'll meet you again in heaven one day. From your ever loving Granddaughter Sheila xxx"
-Sheila, from Leicester (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "We must never forget the bravery of miners who were the backbone of the economy of this region and country. "Bones and blood are the price of coal"
-Bill Smithson, miner's son (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "Just to remember all the guys who worked and died in an awful place. Many never to be remembered"
-Derek Turner, Easington ex-miner (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "Really enjoyed the displays and it was lovely to see many people remembering our lost relatives."
-Margaret & Kim (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "The memory of the pit disaster will always be in our thoughts, memories never die."
"So proud to be a miner's daughter, wife and sister. Wonderful day, excellent displays. Thanks to everyone concerned, a day I will never forget. Looking forward to Sunday's Remembrance Service, it will be very moving."
-Esther Rivers (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "It doesn't seem like it's only 10 years ago since I saw our Easington banner with the black sash draped over, and now it's 60 years since the pit disaster, 29th May 2011. R.I.P to the 81 men and 2 rescue men who lost their lives."
-A Saxby (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "The memory of the Pit Disaster will always be in my heart. The miners who died will always be remembered. The exhibition was absolutely fantastic, it is going to be a good remembrance weekend."
-Kelly Handy (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "Good display. Enjoyed every bit of it."
-Mary Jameson (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "I was not born until 1979 so have no memory of my own of the disaster. However I have learned a lot through reading and listening to numerous reports, recollections and accounts of what happened and how it affected everyone. The event on Saturday 28th May has been excellent and I look forward to the coming few days."
-Chris Robinson, Easington Writers (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "Can't remember much as I was 4 or 5 years old but remember my grandmother crying. But it brings back memories and people together; people that you have not seen for years. It's a good thing that we shall not forget."
(Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "Good to see that this occasion, although very sad at the time, is still remembered. Our mining heritage should never be forgotten. I was a miner at Herrington at the time."
Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11 ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "I was only 6 months old when the disaster happened. My father was on a different shift. It was fate and my life could have been completely different."
(Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "Sad memories of that day. I was 22 years old & just married, September 30th 1950 to Gordon MacPherson. I knew most of those killed in the disaster as I worked in the pit canteen."
-Myrtle MacPherson (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ Very good display. Nice to see lots of people remembering the past."
-M Handy (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "Once again the pit brought us together. Memories good and bad. Fantastic display. Thankyou."
-Heather Wood (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "I came today on behalf of my husband. He was in the pit at the time of the accident. Thankfully he came home. This disaply is very good; brings back memories. Will always be remembered."
(Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event, 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "Very moving and nostaligic. Aged 19 at the time, I remember this sad occasion so very well. My father was down the pit at the time, and he and his 'marras' escaped through another opening. An Easington tragedy that must never be forgotten."
-Joan Wright (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre MemorialEvent 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "Proud to be from Easington Colliery"
(Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "Good display and we should never be allowed to forget. 'Black Diamond' should never be so expensive. God Bless those who mourn still."
-Sheila & Paula (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "Couldn't miss this memorial. I was only 11 at the time and it was such a sad time. Lovely to see son many remembered. My friend's fathers were in the disaster and many friends."
-V Ruddick (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event, 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "Lovely that people continue to remember and put events like this on for us all to see"
-Sue & Bill (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "Good display. Important part of Easington's history. Need to keep the memories alive."
-Joan & Ethel (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11)
”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ I was 20 at the time. It is just like yesterday. I cry for all the men killed, not forgetting the ponies. Enough cannot be said to thank the rescue workers. Blessed are those who mourn.
-Mary Bell (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 31/5/2011 said: “ "Very good display and good to see so many people remebering, learning and enjoying each other's company."
- Michael Fishwick (Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial event 28/5/11) ”
Beamish on 28/5/2011 said: “ (The mines rescur team were) very brave guys, utter unsung hero's. At 66 yrs old now,and retired, I still, and will always, have the utmost respect and admiration for these lads, who risked, and sometimes gave, their own lives, to help save others, and who are still active to this day. ”
Beamish on 28/5/2011 said: “ Your husband, son, brother goes to work in the morning and doesn't come home? How do you deal with that?
- Bicyclz (via Flickr) ”
Beamish on 28/5/2011 said: “ Sad that these disasters had to happen, I had it rough as a young pit lad in the late fifties-on,but I'm thankful I can still tell my stories about my experience,some of those killed in this,and other big disasters like this one,involved young kids,and their fathers,brothers,and Uncles,not forgetting their friends also.....yes,very very sad.
- High Pit Wilma (via Flickr) ”
Beamish on 28/5/2011 said: “ I can imagine Wilma. Mine owners could only see profit - stuff what the miners were experiencing below ground. It breaks my heart when I see crippled old miners who suffered so badly just to put food on the table...
- Paul Sproat (via Flickr) ”
Beamish on 28/5/2011 said: “ The Coal-Owners,and the National Coal Board,have a lot to answer for,when you remember the loss of lives,over the years.....a lot of them could have been prevented,if the money-god hadn't been a contributory factor...
“ I left a comment on 10/3/2013 asking if anyone had any information about my aunt Bettys sister Jenny or Jeannies family my aunts maiden name was Sudders she had other sisters named Laura and Pat and a brother Arthur. ”
“ As a child I remember my aunt saying her sister lived in Easington. Her sisters name was Jenny or Jennie I do not know her surname her son was killed in the disaster of 1951 he was young when he died I believe Jenny had other children.. I would be grateful if anyone has any information on the family.My aunt died many years ago so this is all the information I have my aunts name was Betty. ”
“ I was not born at the time of the disaster but my parents told me about it. My father was a stretcher bearer bringing out the bodies of the men who lost their lives.
Nannalizzy ”
“ i am so proud that my father was part of the rescue teams that went down easington,it was a very sad day and so many good people lost there lives, may they all rest in peace and be with their family in the future.
it still makes me cry went i pass through the village for their lost ”
“ 29th May will be a date that will always be remembered in Easington. I hope that those brave men who lost their lives that tragic day in 1951 will be looking down on their families and friends and be proud of the way that their memories have been commemorated. David Boyes ”
“ "I am so proud to be part of this community. The displays and information have, sadly, helped me to understand what happened on that awful day. I was five years old at the time. How I miss my lovely dad, Joe Lippeatt. We must never forget what happened.
My thanks to Beamish and all who organised and took part in this heart wrenching day."
-Shirley Robinson, nee Lippeat (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "I am so proud that my son has been a part in this day and has learnt a lot of his community's past which will stay with him for the rest of his life."
(Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "In memory of my lovely Grandad, John Anson. My heart will always be with you. I'll meet you again in heaven one day.
From your ever loving Granddaughter Sheila xxx"
-Sheila, from Leicester (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11)
”
“ "We must never forget the bravery of miners who were the backbone of the economy of this region and country. "Bones and blood are the price of coal"
-Bill Smithson, miner's son (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "Just to remember all the guys who worked and died in an awful place. Many never to be remembered"
-Derek Turner, Easington ex-miner (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "Really enjoyed the displays and it was lovely to see many people remembering our lost relatives."
-Margaret & Kim (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "The memory of the pit disaster will always be in our thoughts, memories never die."
"So proud to be a miner's daughter, wife and sister. Wonderful day, excellent displays. Thanks to everyone concerned, a day I will never forget. Looking forward to Sunday's Remembrance Service, it will be very moving."
-Esther Rivers (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "It doesn't seem like it's only 10 years ago since I saw our Easington banner with the black sash draped over, and now it's 60 years since the pit disaster, 29th May 2011. R.I.P to the 81 men and 2 rescue men who lost their lives."
-A Saxby (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "The memory of the Pit Disaster will always be in my heart. The miners who died will always be remembered. The exhibition was absolutely fantastic, it is going to be a good remembrance weekend."
-Kelly Handy (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "Good display. Enjoyed every bit of it."
-Mary Jameson (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "I was not born until 1979 so have no memory of my own of the disaster. However I have learned a lot through reading and listening to numerous reports, recollections and accounts of what happened and how it affected everyone.
The event on Saturday 28th May has been excellent and I look forward to the coming few days."
-Chris Robinson, Easington Writers (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "Can't remember much as I was 4 or 5 years old but remember my grandmother crying. But it brings back memories and people together; people that you have not seen for years. It's a good thing that we shall not forget."
(Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "Good to see that this occasion, although very sad at the time, is still remembered. Our mining heritage should never be forgotten. I was a miner at Herrington at the time."
Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11 ”
“ "I was only 6 months old when the disaster happened. My father was on a different shift. It was fate and my life could have been completely different."
(Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "Sad memories of that day. I was 22 years old & just married, September 30th 1950 to Gordon MacPherson. I knew most of those killed in the disaster as I worked in the pit canteen."
-Myrtle MacPherson (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ Very good display. Nice to see lots of people remembering the past."
-M Handy (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "Once again the pit brought us together. Memories good and bad. Fantastic display. Thankyou."
-Heather Wood (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "I came today on behalf of my husband. He was in the pit at the time of the accident. Thankfully he came home. This disaply is very good; brings back memories. Will always be remembered."
(Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event, 28/5/11) ”
“ "Very moving and nostaligic. Aged 19 at the time, I remember this sad occasion so very well. My father was down the pit at the time, and he and his 'marras' escaped through another opening. An Easington tragedy that must never be forgotten."
-Joan Wright (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre MemorialEvent 28/5/11) ”
“ "Proud to be from Easington Colliery"
(Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "Good display and we should never be allowed to forget. 'Black Diamond' should never be so expensive. God Bless those who mourn still."
-Sheila & Paula (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "Couldn't miss this memorial. I was only 11 at the time and it was such a sad time. Lovely to see son many remembered. My friend's fathers were in the disaster and many friends."
-V Ruddick (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event, 28/5/11) ”
“ "Lovely that people continue to remember and put events like this on for us all to see"
-Sue & Bill (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "Good display. Important part of Easington's history. Need to keep the memories alive."
-Joan & Ethel (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11)
”
“ I was 20 at the time. It is just like yesterday. I cry for all the men killed, not forgetting the ponies. Enough cannot be said to thank the rescue workers. Blessed are those who mourn.
-Mary Bell (Book of Remembrance, Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial Event 28/5/11) ”
“ "Very good display and good to see so many people remebering, learning and enjoying each other's company."
- Michael Fishwick (Easington Colliery Welfare Centre Memorial event 28/5/11) ”
“ (The mines rescur team were) very brave guys, utter unsung hero's. At 66 yrs old now,and retired, I still, and will always, have the utmost respect and admiration for these lads, who risked, and sometimes gave, their own lives, to help save others, and who are still active to this day. ”
“ Your husband, son, brother goes to work in the morning and doesn't come home?
How do you deal with that?
- Bicyclz (via Flickr) ”
“ Sad that these disasters had to happen, I had it rough as a young pit lad in the late fifties-on,but I'm thankful I can still tell my stories about my experience,some of those killed in this,and other big disasters like this one,involved young kids,and their fathers,brothers,and Uncles,not forgetting their friends also.....yes,very very sad.
- High Pit Wilma (via Flickr) ”
“ I can imagine Wilma. Mine owners could only see profit - stuff what the miners were experiencing below ground.
It breaks my heart when I see crippled old miners who suffered so badly just to put food on the table...
- Paul Sproat (via Flickr) ”
“ The Coal-Owners,and the National Coal Board,have a lot to answer for,when you remember the loss of lives,over the years.....a lot of them could have been prevented,if the money-god hadn't been a contributory factor...
-High Pit Wilma (via Flickr) ”