When was the gresford disaster poem written?
The Gresford Disaster Poem, also known as "The Gresford Dirge", was written in 1934. It was composed by the Welsh poet, Alun Lewis, in response to the Gresford Mining Disaster of September 22, 1934. The poem is a moving tribute to the miners who lost their lives in the tragedy and it reflects Lewis's deep compassion for the working class and his strong ties to the mining community of Gresford. The poem has become a lasting memorial to the victims of the disaster and is considered one of Alun Lewis's most significant works.