The Montagu Pit Disaster occurred on March 30th 1925.The colliery was situated in Scotswood, Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom and resulted in the loss of 38 lives. In this DVD we look at the accident in detail and with archive footage we witness the pain people felt at the pithead waiting for news of loved ones. We also have the funeral of the first 23 miners on May 24th 1925, which was three miles long and packed with mourners, who sadly lost their lives on that tragic day. This DVD recalls that tragic day in detail and a day that will never be forgotten, not only by those who lost family members in the tragedy, but by the people of Scotswood but mining communities all over the country. Copyright Six-T Media. Total running time of DVD approximately 30 minutes.
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In this DVD we take a sentimental journey of Scotswood and of the west end of Newcastle upon Tyne. We have rare archive footage for you as we take this journey in days long gone. There is so much on offer, from Armstrong’s Works, to
other business, housing, travel, the shops, slum clearances and more. This historical journey has some superb footage that you may recognise a family member or friend in this film. Many a famous landmark has disaperared and you may well recognise these too. The footage brings the memories flooding back as we witness other areas in the locality of Scotswood which include Blaydon, Elswick, Rye Hill and more. Yes, this film has captured many a fond memory you may have had of the area and its all here for you as the history is well worth remembering. A piece of history to be treasured for eternity and show your children what it was once like to be part of this community. Copyright: Six-T Media. 2011 Total running time of DVD approximately 32 minutes.
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