This is a photograph from Teddy Smart and shows the retirement party for the Colliery Under Manager Fred Simpson. Ted has tried to identify all of the attendees but there are a few gaps if anyone would like to add further information. (Additional information from Margaret Hedley)

Update from Allan Thomas:- No 17 is Allan's father Allan Thomas who was a deputy at Wheatley Hill for over 30 years. He took pride in the fact that he was the last man down the pit after it stopped working.

     1      Tommy Chapman

2          Billy Vincent

3                   Urwin   ( I think) or maybe Bobby Howe (from Michael Brook)

4          Billy Smart

5         Bob Foster

6          Anty Worthington

7          Jack Amies

8          Hughie Wilson

9          Jack Kelsey

10      Billy Carr

11      Billy Ruth

12      A. Martin

13      Ralph Watson

14      Billy Walker

15      Fred Simpson (Colliery Under manager)

16      Jim Lindsay

17      Allan Thomas

18      Mr. Richardson (Colliery Manager)

19      Bobby Burnip

20      Jimmy Beresford

21   Alfy Watson

If anyone has further information on this picture please contact me at cooky08054@home.com or any of the members of the History Club at wheathistory@onet.co.uk