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Title: Blackwell miners killed in World War 1
Post by: Genieanna on Sunday 26 July 15 19:45 BST (UK)

I wonder if anyone has ,or knows of ,an album showing the photographs of men killed in WW1 who came from Blackwell in Derbyshire and which I gather was given to relatives of these casualties.
I was given one of these albums when young by the sister of Joseph Wilson an ex miner killed in WW1 .Unfortunately it was lost and I should so like a copy of a photograph of Joseph from this book as I have no other.
Angela

Title: Re: Blackwell miners killed in World War 1
Post by: IgorStrav on Sunday 26 July 15 21:24 BST (UK)

Hello and welcome to Rootschat!

Have you thought of writing to the local newspaper with your request?

Title: Re: Blackwell miners killed in World War 1
Post by: Genieanna on Monday 27 July 15 08:30 BST (UK)

Hullo and thank you. Good idea and I'll definitely take your advice .

Title: Re: Blackwell miners killed in World War 1
Post by: Dizzifish on Monday 27 July 15 09:00 BST (UK)

Hello  :)

A warm welcome from me too.

There is a photograph and report in the Derbyshire Courier, Dec 1915, which I think may be your Joseph.

Findmypast have the newspaper online.

Title: Re: Blackwell miners killed in World War 1
Post by: Genieanna on Monday 27 July 15 11:14 BST (UK)

Thank you ! I am so sorry that I didn't see your message earlier.
I have sent a personal message but having seen that the newspaper may have his photo I can look it up on Findmypast myself so no need to put you to the lengthy trouble of sending it to me. I am so pleased for it is very likely to be my Joseph and do thank you for your kind offer.
Angela