Rufford Colliery Notts

[worth]

Hi all,
I have a relation of mine that died in 1921 at the Rufford colliery aged 18 years. It says on the certificate that an inquest was held a week later, where would i find details of this inquest please?Thanks

[ADM199]

Hi,
    was your Relative killed in an accident that involved water pipes falling down the Pit Shaft.

I haven't been in the Pub for many years, but there was a framed Scroll regarding the incident on the wall in the Tap Room of the Robin Hood at Rainworth.


Brian

[worth]

Hi,
No he was accidently crushed between 2 waggons on the site in 1921.

[bearkat]

You may find the accident mentioned among the Coalmining Accidents and Deaths - part of the Coalming History Resource Centre

http://www.cmhrc.co.uk/site/disasters/

(My grandfather worked at Rufford Colliery)

[worth]

Thanks for the link bearkat but he isn't on there. His name was James Barker aged 18 years when he died.

[bearkat]

That's a shame.

You could try the County Archives or the local newspaper (Chad) for a report of the inquest.

[ADM199]

That's a shame.

You could try the County Archives or the local newspaper (Chad) for a report of the inquest.

The Chad wasn't in existance at this time, perhaps the Chronicle or Advertiser as they were known. There were also other local newspapers.

The Librarian at Mansfield Library is always extremely helpful so if you made a visit I am sure he will point you in the right direction.

[worth]

Thankyou all for help, i'll check out those websites and hopefully find something.
Thanks

[Knellie]

An interesting site - don't think any info. on James Barker but some info about Rufford - might have other links.

Worth a look......

http://www.healeyhero.co.uk/

Site map - http://www.healeyhero.co.uk/rescue/menu.htm

Agree with earlier post - Mansfield Library excellent Newspaper refs - indexed, found info. on accident in Mansfield Advertiser (very detailed) and Nottm Evening Post for Annesley Pit

Knellie