The survivor's account finally confirms some of the gruesome details of the disaster. Names are mentioned here and can be cross-referenced with the burial registers and newspaper lists. Although Ralph Winns provides crucial information, as a man caught up in the centre of dramatic events, his account may be less than reliable. Probe pupils for their ideas about how much trust we ought to place in Ralph's account. To round off the Snapshot, a table is provided.
Teachers can distribute a newspaper template to their pupils.
The completed work can form part of a class display. Pupils may wish to draw their own illustrations or download some included in this Snapshot. The Public Record Office would like to thank Durham Record Office for their assistance in the production of this snapshot.