After many years of just a simple cross, now a proper memorial to the children - The story is at the first comment.

Eckington Derbyshire is local to me - and this small churchyard contains three children's
graves marked with only a wooden cross.... Now after many years they have been replaced with three solid memorials..
The large headstone reads...
''In loving memory of 'Alfred Williamson' aged 24 who lost his life attempting to rescue the following children.
....Esther Ann Riley... aged 11
....Percy Riley........... aged 9
....Rebecca Godson. aged 9
Whom were drowned at 'Plumbley Colliery' March 16th. 1895

The four died in a frozen pond at 'Plumbley Colliery' the children fell through the ice and 'Alfred Williamson' a colliery watchman attempting to reach them died along with the three children,
A fourth child and friend.. 'Luisa Peat' advised the three not to venture onto the ice and was saved.

Eine wirklich dramatische Geschichte, aber passend zu Karfreitag. Jemand versucht Menschenleben zu retten. Das dramatische ist, dass vier junge Menschen sterben mussten. Es gibt nicht immer ein happy end.
Jedenfalls sind die gepflegten Grabsteine ein würdiges Denkmal an dieses Ereignis vor über 100 Jahren.

Well said .. Wilhelm... and thanks... // Remains of the old colliery building are still standing even today... // Keep well and 'good wishes' to you .. from Dj.

That is so sad David. Poor dear children, and what a brave man to try and save them!
Thank you for this touching picture and information.
HFF & Happy Easter. Stay safe and take care!
Rosa.

Thanks Rosalyn... it is local history.. children just playing as they do..and sad to think it actually happened... // Good wishes to you.. and keep well ... Cheers from > David J'.

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Gotcha'... Annemarie.... thanks for taking a look see'.... and comment.. keep well > from Dj.

sad dramatic story!
anyway, happy eastertime and stay safe, David!

Thanks Berny.. you too stay safe.. and keep well... Cheers from ..> Dj.

Ja Een uitermate Droeve Geschiedenis David!

It is very local to where we live Fred.. and yes a sad story... Keep well - good wishes too // Dj.

Very powerfull image David
HFF have a great weekend.
TOZ

Thanks TOZ.. my initial story of the event.. is hidden among the 'Previous comments'.. I'm trying to sort a way of showing it permanently... Cheers for comment.. keep well .. from Dj.

A tragic story David and certainly great to see the childrens last resting places now properly marked

Best wishes and stay safe ... Steve

Gotcha Steve.. thanks - you too stay safe and well.... good wishes from ..> Dj.

Hi David

A very nice picture, and story.

Good to see a proper memorial put there!

Best Wishes, a happy Easter, and stay safe!!
Peter

Thanks Peter.. you too have a good and as happy Easter as is possible.. and keep well 'good wishes' too from ...> David J'.

What an interesting but sad tale, DJ.
Lovely tribute in your photos too.
Keep yourself safe and sound this Easter

Many thanks to you... Diana'... it is interesting to us too.. as the event was very nearby to where we live.. and the old mine ruins are still standing today. // Keep well and 'good wishes' to you...
from ....... > David J.. UK.