Consett Return Visit 6 November 2021

On September 2020 representatives of the Hero Fund took part in the unveiling of a memorial to the men who had died while working at the Consett Iron Works in Consett, Durham. This included nine men who were recognised by the Trust who lost their lives attempting to save two fellow workers who had been overcome by fumes in 1950. During their visit to Consett, John O’Connor the organiser of the memorial service, relayed that he was part of a “group of lads” (aged 60-75) who met at Consett Rugby Club every Sunday. Each year they visit a town in Scotland where they attend a local football match.

On 6 November the “group of lads” visited Dunfermline and were given a tour of East End Park, home of Dunfermline Athletic (the Pars), visited the Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum to see the Roll of Honour entry of the nine men before attending Dunfermline Athletic v Morton match. Sadly, Dunfermline lost!!