Our community officer, Stephen, met with Calendar reporter David Hirst to discuss the research we have been leading on and the wider impact the Oaks Disaster had on the local community. David also interviewed Fiona Kouble, vicar at Christ Church, Ardsley, to hear about the memorial and commemorative plans.
Watch the full film below:
Locations in the Dearne
This event can be found at the following locations:
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Barnsley Cemetery
Barnsley Municipal Cemetery was first laid out in 1861.
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Christ Church
Built in Ardsley in 1841, Christ Church takes an active role in the local community.
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Barnsley Main Colliery, Barnsley
The Barnsley Main Colliery is the remains of large deep mining site located in the Barnsley area in South Yorkshire.
