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