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| Author: | Leaver [ Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | PIM |
St. John the Divine, Holme in Cliviger In Loving Memory of William J. Pim who was killed at Holme Station September 27th, 1907, in his 30th year. Token of respect from the members of Holme Sunday Choir. Also ELLEN his beloved wife died Dec. 31st. 1948, aged 78 years. The Times, Saturday, Sep 28, 1907; pg. 10 RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT BURNLEY.- At Holme Station, near Burnley, yesterday, the coupling of a goods train of about 40 loaded wagons broke on an incline. The rear portion afterwards overtook the fore part, and there was a collision. Two wagons left the metals and carried away a wooden structure forming the station buildings. The acting stationmaster, William Pim, who was in his office, was killed. Both lines were blocked and strewn with goods for several hours. http://www.briercliffesociety.co.uk/Pho ... 0Smash.htm |
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