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of Micklefield, Yorkshire
1874 Pit sinking commenced. Joseph Cliff was the senior partner of Micklefield Coal and Lime Co
1896 Apr 30th. Mine owned by Joseph Cliff and Sons. Charles Houfton was the manager. A minor roof fall released Firedamp and was ignited by a miner's lamp. Two secondary explosions were set off by the first. 63 men and boys died.
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