THE GLASSHOUSE PITS TRAGEDY 1865
When I was researching the Old Whittington war memorial I was approached by a relation of Vincent Cooke (who is listed on the memorial) Chris Cooke, with family information regarding Vincent.
Chris contacted me again recently asking if I wanted information for the website and kindly sent me the story of a tragic accident at Glasshouse Pit which involved another member of the family. Whilst Glasshouse Colliery would now be in New Whittington, I think there would be Old Whittington men working there in 1865 and I think the story will be of interest to many.
Just a word of warning the newspaper report and consequently Chris's story did not withhold the gory details!
The full story and the newspaper report can be read at THE GLASSHOUSE PITS TRAGEDY – Old Whittington One Place Study (oldwhittingtonops.com)
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