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Title: Haydock
Post by: Greyhound on Monday 13 November 06 17:43 GMT (UK)

I wonder if anyone out there could help with the following?
I am doing research on the pit village of Haydock nr, St. Helens and came across the following name.

Revereand D.K. Riddette/s

he was given a gold watch by the miners of Haydock in 1894, was there some connection with the Wood pit explosion some 16yrs before?
thanks Steve. 

Title: Re: Haydock
Post by: jvy20 on Monday 13 November 06 19:43 GMT (UK)

Hi,

I think if you logged on to www.sthelens-connect.net and asked the question there you would probably get an answer.

Regards

John

Title: Re: Haydock
Post by: coffeecup on Tuesday 14 November 06 21:36 GMT (UK)

Try

www.n-le-w.co.uk

Lots of local history and a very well informed team, also links to list of victims of the Pit explosion and local data

Title: Re: Haydock
Post by: Greyhound on Thursday 16 November 06 17:36 GMT (UK)

thanks for your help, will give it a go asap.

Regards
Ste.

Title: Re: Haydock
Post by: wellington on Monday 14 May 07 19:39 BST (UK)

The original owner of the watch was my great, great uncle who was pastor in Haydock from 1891 to 1911. He was apparently a great friend of the miners and established the Men's Institute in Haydock. He died in 1925. Do you have a picture of this watch? I would be pleased to discuss. Please contact wellingtonhouse@msn.com.

Quote from: Greyhound on Monday 13 November 06 17:43 GMT (UK)

I wonder if anyone out there could help with the following?
I am doing research on the pit village of Haydock nr, St. Helens and came across the following name.

Revereand D.K. Riddette/s

he was given a gold watch by the miners of Haydock in 1894, was there some connection with the Wood pit explosion some 16yrs before?
thanks Steve.