New Search

Return to Search Results

Full Details

Surname
TOWN
Forename
Henry
Day
24
Month
10
Year
1912
Age
16
Occupation
Pony Driver
Mine/Quarry Name
Glasshoughton
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Glass Houghton & Castleford Collieries Ltd
Location
Glass Houghton
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
He was bringing a run of full tubs into the passbye when he saw an empty tub in the way. He turned back to stop his pony and was trapped between the first full tub and the side of the road. His head was crushed and death was instantaneous.