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Surname
BARLOW
Forename
Robert
Day
04
Month
12
Year
1901
Age
27
Occupation
Labourer
Mine/Quarry Name
Water Works Quarry
Mineral Worked
Sandstone
Owner
Hoylake & West Kirkby Gas & Water Co.
Location
County
Cheshire
Details of Event
While deceased and others were at the top of the quarry removing some rock loosened by blasting a portion on which he and another man were standing unexpectedly gave way and they fell with it to the bottom of the quarry. Barlow was killed on the spot; his mate escaped with very slight injuries.