The number men and boys who died in the disaster.
 
344 - A STORY OF THE PRETORIA PIT DISASTER (Inspired by a mother's tale) is a new book by Andrea Jane Finney - The disaster happened in 1910 on the borders of Westhoughton and Atherton in Lancashire . 2010 will be the 100th Anniversary.
A website designed to give information on this new book. Also further infomation is available on the Pretoria Pit Disaster.
 
 
PRESS COVERAGE
Press coverage for the launch of 344 A story of the Pretoria Pit Disaster new book
 
 
EVENTS
Forthcoming events
 
 
WHERE TO BUY
 
 
PHOTOGRAPHS AT THE TIME OF THE DISASTER - 1910
 
 
PHOTOGRAPHS FROM VARIOUS BOOK SIGNINGS
See all book signing photographs
 
 
GUESTBOOK
Please feel free to leave your comments.
 
 
CONTACT DETAILS
 
 
LINKS
 
 
THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS
Lancashire Folk Group - All you need to know about the Houghton Weavers - As their motto says, 'Keep Folks Smiling' - and they always do.
 
 

EVENTS

North West Library Information - links to forthcoming events at various libraries

WIGAN WORDS 2010 FESTIVAL

Andrea Jane Finney is honoured to be asked to attend the 2010 Wigan Words Festival and will be talking about her book - 344- A story of the Pretoria Pit Disaster. Andrea will be on hand to sign copies and will be doing a question and answer session, on Thursday 8th April at the Turnpike Centre, Civic Square in Leigh. at 7.30pm -

This is a free event.

Also attending with her will be Jackie Toaduff - Author of 'Coal Dust to Stardust' another wonderful book published by Peakpublish with a connection to coal mining.

For any information on the above books please contact : www.peakpublish.com

Hope to see you there.

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