Monument to the victims of the disaster at the Nelson mine, National cultural monument in Osek, Czech Republic
The Monument to the victims of the disaster at the Nelson mine is a sculptural group on the edge of Osek, toward Osek Castle. It depicts elderly grieving parents of a dead miner, made in 1935 by sculptor Karel Pokorný to architect Josef Grus's design.
On 3 January 1934 a methane explosion and subsequent fire at the Nelson III mine killed 144 people: 140 miners underground, two in the collapse of surface buildings and two during rescue and clearing work that lasted five years. The monument, made in 1935 by sculptor Karel Pokorný after a design by architect Josef Grus, commemorates the victims.
The memorial reflects the mining heritage of the Teplice District and how central this industry was to the community's identity. It serves as a place where visitors can contemplate the region's industrial past and its lasting impact on local life.
The memorial is located in Osek and can be visited at any time since it stands in an open public area. It is best viewed during daylight hours to appreciate the sculptural details and surroundings clearly.
The sculpture group shows elderly grieving parents of a dead miner, not a mixed group of men and women. It stands at the edge of Osek on the way to Osek Castle and is the last stop on the "Nature and History of Osek" educational trail.
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