The Tragic Story of John Brown, Collier
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The Tragic Story of John Brown, Collier
Image: © Mary and Angus Hogg Taken: 5 May 2016
The stone on the right marks the grave of John Brown, a collier who died in 1835 in tragic circumstances. He was caught by a roof collapse in Kilgrammie Pit on October 8th. All other colliers had managed to escape but, along with the proprietor of the mine, they returned to attempt a rescue. They searched for 2 weeks, held back by further roof falls and the build-up of gas, after which no one expected to find the missing 66-year-old man alive. However, the search continued and John was brought out on October 30th, a full 23 days after the accident. Sadly, he died on November 3rd. His story was made into a film, “The Devil and John Brown” which was chosen as the best TV play of 1964. (Source: Information Board in the churchyard)
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55.278007
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