moorfield pit disaster
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Isn't there something in the graveyard or church at Altham - or is my memory playing tricks?
I have a PDF file that I've sent to Shirley.
Examined that scroll two years ago, for some people who were thinking of erecting a proper memorial, the scroll was badly faded.
I think they have had a proper memorial made since. My daughter was invoved in it some time ago, she's on holiday at present so can't aske her.
Retlaw
There is now an actual memorial stones and small gardens at the site of the Moorfield colliery on Burnley Rd just up from the traffic lights at Clayton, before you come to the bridge over the canal
Its quite poignant to read the names of them all, including generations within the same family, probably Father, son & grandson, some only 12/13 years old
If you ain't local, I walk around that area quite often and could easily photograph it and if you pm me wirh an email address I'll send em to you and/or if theres enough interest I'll try and upload them onto here
I would like to see it too Mick so please do upload it.
Willow, I wouldn't mind a quick look at that. We had miners in the family in the 1800s right up until the 1960s so it would be interesting to see if any of the family where involved.
PM me your email address Doug and I'll send it to you. Have to dash out in a few mins so if I don't do it right away I'll do it when I get back.
I published Harry Tootle's book. A copy will cost £6. You will have it for ever, and there's nothing else to learn about it. No list of names will tell you the story.Harry Tootle did a good job over telling the story.
Neither was I Mancie, but my kids learned about the Accrington Pals at Moorhead.
I was never taught about Hitler or Stalin either, it was all about the old kings Henry and his wives ect, the crusades, Lizz 1 and good old Herold, but no Adolf or Joe
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
Richard
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 names of my Great Grandfather and Great Uncle were James (37) and Richard Osbaldeston (12). James had a daughter, Mary who was born shortly after his death in 1883 and she was my grandmother. Mary Osbaldeston married Herbert Lightfoot and had two daughters, Kathleen (my mother) and Doris. My mother left the area in 1941 to marry my father (an Aberdonian). My grandparents moved to Blackpool in the 40's and opened a B&B at 35 Shaw Road. If there any Lightfoots or Osbaldeston's out there who might be connected, I am delighted to hear from you - I have quite an extensive family tree on Family Tree, Genealogy and Census Records - Ancestry.co.uk
Best wishes
Richard
PS Do you know if H Tootle's book is still available ?
No matter. Sorry I should have added to the above posting that the names of my Great Grandfather and Great Uncle were James (37) and Richard Osbaldeston (12). James had a daughter, Mary who was born shortly after his death in 1883 and she was my grandmother. Mary Osbaldeston married Herbert Lightfoot and had two daughters, Kathleen (my mother) and Doris. My mother left the area in 1941 to marry my father (an Aberdonian). My grandparents moved to Blackpool in the 40's and opened a B&B at 35 Shaw Road. If there any Lightfoots or Osbaldeston's out there who might be connected, I am delighted to hear from you - I have quite an extensive family tree on Family Tree, Genealogy and Census Records - Ancestry.co.uk
Best wishes
Richard
PS Do you know if H Tootle's book is still available ?
I see that Mr Tottle's book is available online from WH Smith and I have ordered it
Hi, Mr Edinburghkiltie, just looking at an old newspaper which mentions your poor ancestors. It states JAMES OSBALDESTON, Well Street, Clayton le Moors: he left a widow and three children, one injured in the explosion. I think the miners who worked there referred to the pit as "Dicky Brig". How very sad, just like the Accrington Pals, it must have affected many families around the Clayton/Accrington area. Your James was buried in our Accrington Cemetery. If you like could always try and find his grave if you dont know its whereabouts.