UK 1928 Charfield Train wreck

S

Startover

On Time Out
4 Year
Joined
Nov 4, 2020
Messages
96
Reaction score
181
  • #1
  • #2
"Archie Ayres ... made the coffins for the fifteen people killed in the train crash. According to his daughter,... he made thirteen coffins plus two small boxes. The latter contained the remains that could not be associated with particular individuals."

Charfield railway disaster - Wikipedia

The two boxes could have contained remains from more than two victims.
 
  • #3
Looks like they were buried in a mass grave.
6287343_82d3c5c3.jpg
 
  • #4
Wow, the accident involved three trains and the mail train engineer was charged with manslaughter, but was acquitted.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Guardians Monthly Goal

15 30 45 60 75
Our goal for the month is 75 new Guardians members to sign up. Have you been thinking about becoming a member? Click here to find out how!

Members online

... and 130 more.
Total: 2,122 (members: 131, guests: 1,991)

Online statistics

Members online
131
Guests online
1,991
Total visitors
2,122
Totals may include hidden visitors.

Forum statistics

Threads
645,609
Messages
18,844,680
Members
245,742
Latest member
KDawn07

Community Rules

  1. Be Civil
    Treat all members with respect. No personal attacks, harassment, or inflammatory language.
  2. Victim Friendly
    Always show respect for victims and their families. No victim blaming or insensitive speculation.
  3. Fact-based Sourcing
    Provide credible sources for claims. Distinguish between verified facts and personal theories.
  4. Social Media Use
    Do not post direct links to personal social media profiles of private individuals.
  5. Copyright and Paywalls
    Do not copy full articles. Summarize and link to the original source instead.
  6. Privacy and Personal Information
    Do not post personal information such as addresses, phone numbers, or workplaces.
  7. Registered Sex-Offenders
    Do not name or speculate about RSOs unless officially named in connection to a case.
  8. Stay On Topic
    Keep discussions relevant to the case or topic at hand. Avoid off-topic tangents.
  9. Accounts, Moderation, and Disputes
    One account per person. Contact moderators privately for disputes or concerns.
  10. Solicitation and Fundraising
    No solicitation, fundraising, or promotion of personal ventures without approval.
Top