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Forum: Heritage and History 10-12-2009, 22:43
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Posted By edinburghkiltie
Re: moorfield pit disaster

I would endorse that statement - it is an exceptional publication to those who have an interest in this event. I sent to my mother (91) in Aberdeen the granddaughter of James who died in the disaster...
Forum: Heritage and History 10-12-2009, 22:39
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Posted By edinburghkiltie
Re: moorfield pit disaster

Hi - I'd love to know where the grave is but I read somewhere that it was an unmarked grave - but this may be a mistake.


I also now attach a picture of my great grand mother Sarah who dies in...
Forum: Heritage and History 10-12-2009, 22:32
Replies: 63
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Posted By edinburghkiltie
Re: moorfield pit disaster

Atarah - do you know where this image comes from by any chance ? It is fascinating - Both Richard and James are listed.It also shows James as aged 33 where elsewhere he is listed as 37 interesting. ...
Forum: Heritage and History 23-11-2009, 19:07
Replies: 63
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Posted By edinburghkiltie
Re: moorfield pit disaster

I see that Mr Tottle's book is available online from WH Smith and I have ordered it
Forum: Heritage and History 23-11-2009, 09:09
Replies: 63
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Posted By edinburghkiltie
Re: moorfield pit disaster

Atarah ; Thanks for your messages - sorry I could not respond - I got a message that the board did not recognise the membership.
No matter. Sorry I should have added to the above posting that the...
Forum: Heritage and History 23-11-2009, 06:38
Replies: 63
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Posted By edinburghkiltie
Re: moorfield pit disaster

THanks for posting these pictures - I am indebted to you. My Great Grandfather and Great Uncle died in the disaster (aged 37 and 12). I only found this out yesterday. I am 57.
Richard
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