Oaks Disaster Walks

2016 is the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster, the worst in English history. The DVLP are arranging a range of activities to mark the anniversary.

Our community officer, Stephen, lead three Oaks Disaster themed walks in June 2016 as part of our commemoration plans. The walks took place in Hoyle Mill, Barnsley Cemetery and along the Trans Pennine Trail between the Oaks memorials at Ardsley and Kendray.

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