> I was reading an abridged account of the Seaham Colliery Disaster of
1880
> at the weekend (The Coalminers of Durham - Norman Emery). Reference
is made
> to the fact rescuers, while bodies were being recovered, held
camphor bags
> between their teeth. Was this simply to cover the smell?
Write to Norman and ask him. His father was a miner and he has a lot
of first-hand information. Contact me off list if you want the
address.
Sallie
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