Wrexham mark Gresford Colliery disaster
The Miners Rescue Station with the names of the 266 people who lost their lives in the disaster
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Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson took time out from preparations for Tuesday's EFL Cup tie against Reading to visit the Wrexham Miners Rescue Station, located a stone's throw away from the Stok Cae Ras.
Parkinson visited the community and education hub on what is a significant day in the area's history – the 91st anniversary of the Gresford Colliery disaster.
In September 1934, 266 men and boys died following a huge explosion about 1.3 miles (2.1km) from the bottom of the Dennis shaft.
Many had been working a double or extra shift at Gresford Colliery so they could have a day off to watch a Wrexham game.
"It's very important that those people who sadly lost their lives and all the families are remembered," Parkinson said.
"It's a tragedy which obviously impacted so many people.
"Those people who were affected will never be forgotten."