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Surname
PREST
Forename
Thomas
Day
12
Month
06
Year
1914
Age
40
Occupation
Hewer
Mine/Quarry Name
Newbiggin
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Newbiggin Colliery Co. Ltd
Location
Newbiggin by the Sea
County
Northumberland
Details of Event
Deceased and his marrow were preparing to fire a fast shot in the coal. Five and a-half cartridges of compressed powder had been taken from the canister and laid on the pack corner. His marrow had been into the gate to get a new candle, and on returning his lighted candle fell on to the explosive. Both men were severely burned, and Prest died on the 21st June, 1914.