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Surname
SHARPLES
Forename
Richard
Day
17
Month
02
Year
1905
Age
54
Occupation
Fireman
Mine/Quarry Name
Newtown, No.1
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Clifton & Kersley Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Clifton
County
Lancashire
Details of Event
On 17th February, whilst travelling in the mine, he bumped his head, knocked him down, made a lump on head. On 4th March gain bumped his head. Died 25th March. At inquest doctor said death due to rupture of blood vessel in brain, the blood vessels were in such a naturally diseased condition, a slight blow would cause rupture.