London and North Western Railway staff magazine Surname
Forename
Type
Abbott
GJ
Retirement
Ackerley
Thomas
Adams
Month
Page
Themes
1920
07
155
Mr Abbott, Office of the Superintendent, Euston, retired on 30th June, after 44 years' service.
Obituary
1920
04
91
Mr Ackerley, Traffic Inspector at Llandudno, died on 22nd January. He had been with the Company since 1875.
J
Retirement
1914
01
21
Well-known figure to North London residents, Mr Adams has retired from his position as Station Inspector at Broadway Park.
Addy
EA
Retirement
1920
04
85
Mr Addy, Chief Clerk, D.S.O., Birmingham, has retired after over 50 years' service.
Ainge
W
Retirement
1922
07
199
Mr Ainge, Telegraph Lineman, Stafford, has recently retired after 46 years' service.
Aish
R
Obituary
1915
04
127
Mr Aish, District Inspector, London Road, Manchester, has died following an accident on 6th February.
Aish
George
Obituary
1916
11
342
Lance-Corporal Aish, Civil Service Rifles, formerly of Euston Transfer Office, was killed during active service in France on 15th September. He was 28.
Alldred
FJ
Retirement
1916
03
96
Mr Alldred, of the Chief Accountant's office at Euston, retired on 31st December after 45 years' service.
Allen
William Bromley
Obituary
1919
09
191
Mr Allen, retired Station Master at Cambridge, died on 2nd July, aged 64.
Retirement
1921
06
142
Mr Allen, Station Master at Wolverhampton, has retired after 48 years' service.
Allen
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Surname
Forename
Type
Andrew
IR
Obituary
Anslow
William
Anyon
Month
Page
Themes
1913
11
320
He was for 30 years Inspector and District Assistant to the Superindendent of Telegraphs at Chester and retired in 1906 after 46 years' service.
Obituary
1919
05
102
Mr Anslow, Inspector in the Police Dept. at North Wall Station, Dublin, has died at the age of 33.
Lewis
Retirement
1920
05
113
Mr Anyon, Netherfield and Colwick, retired on the 24th March, aged 71. He joined the service in 1863.
Archer
Richard
Obituary
1917
06
161
Private Archer, West Kent Yeomanry, formerly of the Shipping Office, Broad Street, was killed in the heavy fighting on April 15th.
Armstrong
Carter William Robert
Obituary
1915
04
129
Mr Armstrong of Blackburn Goods Dept.,died on 13th January aged 32.
Armstrong
G
Retirement
1921
02
49
Mr Armstrong, Cashier, Garston Docks, retired on 31st December, after 47 years' service.
Arnold
George
Retirement
1914
03
71
Retired after 37 years as Cartage Foreman at Halifax.
Artherton
Thomas John
Obituary
1916
01
32
Private Artherton, formerly a Cleaner at the Llandudno Junction Steam Shed, died at Netley Hospital on 9th October of wounds received in action whilst serving with the 6th R W F (Territorials) in the Gallipoli Peninsular.
Arthur
T
Obituary
1919
05
102
Mr Arthur, Station Master, Llangammarch Wells, died on 15th March, aged 66.
Ashby
EG
Obituary
1914
04
112
Died in a collison near Rugby on 4th February
Ashby
Mrs
Obituary
1916
03
99
Mrs Ashby of Rugby died on 10th December. She was 74 years of age and had been in service for 23 years, retiring in 1909. During this time she was Inspectress of Waiting Rooms, having the whole of the Birmingham District under her supervision.
Ashton
Aaron
Retirement
1913
02
72
Retired on December 12th 1912 after 50 years' service. Despite suffering the loss of his right foot and other injuries in 1869 he continued to work in charge of the pumping engine at Llandovery where he remained until his retirement.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Ashton
Henry
Obituary
Ashworth
John
Askins
Month
Page
Themes
1919
06
125
Driver Ashton, Stockport, died on 14th April. He joined the Company in 1880 and the whole of his career was spent at Longsight and Stockport in the Loco.Dept.
Obituary
1921
03
79
Mr Ashworth, late Special Ticket Examiner, Manchester, died on 31st January in his 83rd year. He retired 18 years ago, after 47 years' service.
RG
Retirement
1921
06
144
Mr Askins, Wagon Examiner at Cockermouth, has retired after 48 years' service.
Astle
Samuel
Obituary
1916
04
129
Mr Astle, Cleaner, Fireman and Extra Driver at Stockport and Longsight Sheds, died on 10th February, aged 35.
Atkins
W
Retirement
1920
07
160
Mr Atkins, Inspector, Manchester London Road (Mayfield) has retired. He joined the service in 1874.
Atkinson
Barnett
Retirement
1913
06
196
Retired from the position of Traffic Inspector to the Joint Railways at Preston, after 43 years' service.
Aveline
GF
Retirement
1919
03
61
Mr Aveline. District Estate and Land Agent of the L.& NWR at Liverpool, retired on 8th January.
Ayres
J
Obituary
1917
07
190
Gunner Ayres, Lancashire R.F.A., formerly Relief Clerk, Llandudno, was killed in action on 28th May. He was 29 years old.
Baguley
Joseph
Obituary
1918
05
132
Mr Baguley, who was in the service of the Company for over 40 years at Longsight and Stockport, died on 5th March, aged 59.
Bailey
Thomas
Retirement
1913
09
276
Chief Clerk at Hednesford retired on 31st July after 40 years' service.
Bailey
TH
Obituary
1922
06
180
Mr Bailey, late of the Rolling Stock Dept.Crewe, died on 7th April, aged 47.
Baines
Richard
Obituary
1922
02
57
Mr Baines, Signalman, Oxenholme, died on 17th January, aged 72. He retired in 1919, after 46 years' service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Baldwin
RW
Retirement
Baldwin
FC
Ball
Month
Page
Themes
1913
01
30
Station -master at Leicester. He retired after a long and honourable career of 45 years.
Obituary
1918
07
186
2nd Lt "Fred" Baldwin, Bedfordshire Regiment, formerly a fitter at Bletchley, died from wounds received in action on 11th May, aged 26.
JR
Portrait
1916
01
3
Portrait of Mr J R Ball, Chief of the Estate Department of the Company.
Bancks
J
Portrait
1921
03
55
Portrait of Mr J Bancks, District Goods Manager, Crewe.
Banister
George
Obituary
1917
11
287
Sapper Banister, R.O.D., R.E., formerly a platelayer at Armitage, died on 10th September.
Barden
Joseph
Obituary
1917
05
132
Mr Barden, late Engineman, Rugby, died on 18th March. He joined the Company in 1856, aged 14, and stayed until his retirement in 1910.
Bardsley
W
Retirement
1922
05
152
Mr Bardsley, Accident Dept.,Manchester DSO, retired in November after 46 years' service.
Barnes
Clara
Marriage
1919
07
143
Miss Barnes a member of the Accounts Office at Camden was married to Mr Fred Ed.Langford on 11th June.
Barnes
Arthur
Obituary
1918
08
215
Pte.Barnes, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, formerly with the D.T.S.O., Chester, has died from his wounds. He was taken prisoner in March and on 10th June news came from Germany of his death.
Barnett
HR
Retirement
1914
02
45
Chief Accountant in the Goods Department, Wolverhampton, Mr Barnett has retired after 46 years' service.
Barnett
WT
Award
1919
03
58
Pte.Barnett, 97th Infantry Brigade, formerly in the Goods Dept.Coventry and Foleshill, has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
Barnwell
Thomas
Obituary
1913
02
108
Spent his service at Rugby station where he held various positions including Goods Yard Inspector.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Barratt
Gordon C
Obituary
Barratt
WJ
Barrett
Month
Page
Themes
1919
04
82
Mr Barratt, a junior member of the Engineering Staff, Crewe, has died. He joined the R.N.V.R. last September, aged 18, he was making highly credible progress when he succumbed to pneumonia.
Obituary
1918
06
161
Pte.Barratt, formerly a Carter at Sheffield, has been killed in action on the Western Front.
George
Obituary
1916
03
98
Mr Barrett, attached to the D.G.M.O., Crewe has died recently. He had completed nearly 50 years of service with the Company.
Barrs
EE
War news
1916
05
147
Lieutentant Barrs has been granted a commission in the Army. Prior to the outbreak of War, he was employed in the Clerical Staff of the Northampton Goods Dept. He is now serving in France.
Barton
Thomas
Retirement
1914
06
177
Retired from the service, after 44 years, on 31st March. Mr Barton finished an honourable career in the Company's service at the "Cross Keys", Wood Street.
Bates
John
Obituary
1914
03
78
Mr Bates has died, he was Signalman at St.Albans until his retirement in 1912 after 41 years' of continued service at one cabin.
Baugh
George Johnstone
Portrait
1920
01
2
Portrait of Commander Baugh, D.S.O., R.I.M. Marine Supp.L & Y and L & NW Railways, Fleetwood.
Baxter
JC
War news
1915
03
92
Mr Baxter, Lampman, Willesden, orignally a private in 1st Battn. South Wales Borderers, was promoted on the battle-field to King's Corporal.
Bayley
John Benson
Portrait
1917
06
136
John Benson Bayley, Superintendent of the Northampton District.
Baynes
Frederick
Portrait
1917
05
111
Portrait of Mr Frederick Baynes, J.P., D.L., A Director of the Company.
Beamish
George
Obituary
1922
05
153
Mr Beamish, senior carter at Plodder Lane Station, died on 8th April.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Beard
ST
Award
Beaver
A
Bebbington
Month
Page
Themes
1922
11
341
Captain Beard, O.B.E., Goods Guard Clerk, Abergavenny, has recently received a Vellum Vote of Thanks by the Order of St.John for distinguished services in connection with its Ambulance Dept.
Obituary
1916
04
127
Mr Beaver , Carriage Examiner at Euston, was killed in action in January. He was an old Volunteer and joined the colours in October 1914.
C
Retirement
1914
10
288
Mr Bebbington retired in June after a career extending over 45 years, 34 of which were spent at Holyhead as Signalman.
Bedwell
Ernest J B
Obituary
1915
04
126
Mr Bedwell, who was a Cleaner and Extra Fireman at the Knighton Loco.Shed before being called up for service in August last to the Royal Horse Artillery, was invalided home on 12th November and died on the 15th, aged 21.
Beech
James Henry
Obituary
1914
05
144
Mr Beech, a Fireman at Edgeley Loco., died on 31st March aged 35.
Retirement
1921
02
49
Mr Bellamy, Chief District Inspector, Yorkshire area, recently retired after 50 years' service.
Bellamy
Photo Year
Belsten
H
War news
1915
09
284
Mr Belsten of the Accounts Dept., Camden who was called to the Colours at the outbreak of war, has been taken as a prisoner of war at Doeberitz in Germany.
Bennett
JJ
Retirement
1917
03
76
Mr Bennett of the Telegraph Dept., Birmingham, retired in January. He joined the Company in 1871.
Bethell
John
Retirement
1915
07
219
Mr Bethell, Driver attached to the Loco.Dept. at Longsight has retired after 50 years' service.
Bethell
John
Retirement
1915
08
254
Driver Bethell of Longsight, has retired after a strenuous career of over 49 years in the Locomotive Dept. He has the distinction of having worked the first authorised passenger train from London Road to Euston on 1st August 1899.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Betts
Herbert
Obituary
Bevan
Joseph
Bird
Month
Page
Themes
1913
05
167
Died on 1st February. Ffitter in the Loco.Department at Willesden Junction. He had been in the service for 39 years, 32 of which he had spent at Willesden.
Retirement
1913
10
298
Station Master at Norton Bridge, a position he has held for the last 24 years, has retired.
A
Retirement
1915
06
184
Mr Bird (Dicky) has retired from Broad Street Station. He entered the service of Chaplin & Horne in 1872 when they did much of the work that has since been performed by the L.& N.W.Company.
Bird
Arthur
Obituary
1919
04
82
Mr Bird, Chief Clerk, Northwich, died on 19th February. He was 33 years old.
Blackwell
JE
Retirement
1920
08
176
Inspector Blackwell, New Street, Birmingham, has retired after 45 years' service.
Blackwell
James F
Appointment
1913
01
31
Has been made a Justice of the Peace for Greater Birmingham. He is 59 years old and has seen 38 years' service at New Street station. He is also a zealous worker for the City Aid Society.
Blake
John
Obituary
1918
11
288
Mr Blake, late signalman in the Boxmoor district, has died at the age of 67. "Old Jack" retired in January last.
Blake
LS
Obituary
1919
01
21
Pte.Blake, Civil Service Rifles, formerly with the Accounts Office, Camden, has died in action in France.
Blakeney
Henry Weare
Obituary
1912
04
30
Died at his home on 19th February 1912, from pneumonia. There was a large and impressive gathering of railway officials from Euston and all parts of the line at his funeral.
Blincow
George
Retirement
1921
08
194
Mr Blincow, Station Master at Berkhamsted, retired in March after 47 years' service.
Bodsworth
Percy
Obituary
1916
04
129
Mr Bodsworth, 1st Batt.Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry, formerley of the Clerical Staff at Leighton Buzzard, was killed in France on 10th February whilst going to the assistance of a wounded comrade. He was 20 years old.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Body
JA
Obituary
Bolton
George A
Bond
Month
Page
Themes
1913
12
343
Died on 8th Sep aged 57. Mr Body retired in 1909 from Swansea (Victoria) as a result of ill health.
Obituary
1916
11
342
Coy-Sergt.Major Bolton, London Regiment, formerly a messenger in the General Manager's Dept., Euston, was killed on 15th September.
MEP
Appointment
1916
12
369
Miss Bond, the first Lady Ticket Examiner to be appointed in the Swansea and Central Wales District. She is stationed at Swansea, Victoria.
Bond
AT
Retirement
1917
09
233
Ticket Examiner Bond of Swansea and Swansea Bay, retired in May after 46 years' service.
Booth
John
Retirement
1917
05
128
Mr Booth, Stationmaster, Leigh , has retired at the age of 60. He joined the service in 1873.
Booth
AW
Obituary
1918
05
133
2nd Lieut.Booth, King's Liverpool Regiment, formerly Goods Trains Dept. Euston, was killed in action on 22nd March.
Booth
J
Retirement
1921
08
194
Mr Booth, late Chief Clerk to the District Goods Manager, Manchester, has recently retired after 53 years' service, 32 of which have been spent in the position of Chief Clerk.
Booth
Fred
Retirement
1920
01
15
Mr Booth, late Clerk in Charge, Left Luggage and Lost Property, Manchester, has recently retired after 44 years' service.
Boreham
HP
Obituary
1918
12
316
Lt. Boreham, Queen Victoria Rifles, formerly a clerk in the Chief Accountant's Office, Euston, was killed in France whilst leading his men into action.
Boreham
JG
Retirement
1920
02
35
Mr Boreman, chief accounts clerk, Chief Engineer's Office, Euston, has retired at the age of 62. The photograph also includes his daughters and son.
Bottley
William
Retirement
1915
01
26
Mr Bottley, Goods Guard, Bushbury, has retired after 40 years' service.
Bowden
JH
Retirement
1914
10
283
Mr Bowden has retired from the Engineering Dept. where he has been performing his duties for the past 35 years.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Bowe
JE
Obituary
Bowen Cooke
CJ
Bowen Cooke
Month
Page
Themes
1917
12
313
Pte. Eddie Bowe, South Lancashire Regiment, formerly Checker at Queensferry, was killed in action on 21st September.
Portrait
1913
01
02
Photograph of Chief Mechanical Engineer
CJ
Obituary
1920
11
234
Mr Bowen Cooke, C.B.E., Chief Mechanical Engineer, died on 19th October. He joined the Company in 1875. He was Mayor of Crewe 19181919. His photograph is printed on page 229.
Bower
FB
Obituary
1919
05
102
Pte.Bower, 22nd Northumberland Fusiliers,formerly on the clerical staff at Dewsbury, has died from pneumonia while a prisoner of war in Germany.
Bowler
WJ
Obituary
1919
02
38
2nd Lt.Bowler, R.A.F., formerly at Crewe, was killed in action on 2nd November. He joined the Black Watch as a private in 1917 and was appointed organist. After being recommended for a Commission he commenced training in the R.A.F., after which he left for active service in France.
Bowler
William
Retirement
1920
07
157
Mr Bowler, Lineman, Wolverhampton, retired on 23rd May. "Old Dick" commenced work with the Old Electric Telegraph Company, and was transferred to the railway company in 1872.
Box
GC
Obituary
1915
02
67
Mr Box, Chief Examiner, Euston and Clifton Mill until his retirement in 1909, died on 5th December.
Boyce
A
Retirement
1920
05
98
Mr Boyce, late District Goods Manager, Rugby, retired on 29th February.
Brace
EF
Obituary
1916
05
153
Private Brace, 2nd Batt.Border Regiment, formerly with Huddersfield Joint Goods, was killed in France on 22nd February, aged 23.
Bradbury
WE
Promotion
1914
02
43
Has been promoted to the office of the Superintendent of the Line. Mr Bradbury has been attached to the Southern Division for 27 years.
Bradford
JF
Portrait
1917
02
30
Portrait of Mr Bradford, Acting District Superindent, Southern Division, Euston Station.
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Surname
Forename
Braggins
Type
Photo Year
Month
Page
Themes
Retirement
1920
05
111
Mr Braggins, Station Master at Swansea, retired at the end of February, after 38 years' service. He joined the service in 1882.
Braithwaite
W
Retirement
1919
09
189
Mr Braithwaite, Station Master at Moor Row, retired in March at the age of 60. He joined the Company at the early age of 12.
Bramley
John
Obituary
1916
10
311
Private Bramley, Northampton Regiment, formerly a Porter Goods Guard at Northampton, died of his wounds in France on 19th August. He was 36.
Branson
Gerald
Obituary
1919
06
125
Rifleman Branson, 2/18th London Regiment(London Irish), formerly at Blisworth, was killed in Palestine on 23rd December, 1917.
Branson
Charles William
Retirement
1919
06
121
Mr Branson, chief and accounts clerk, Bedford, has retired after 45 years' service.
Breeze
JE
Retirement
1922
09
266
Mr Breeze, station-master at Malpas, has retired after 49 years' service. He entered the service as an apprentice clerk when he was 12 years old.
Bright
JA
Portrait
1917
07
163
Portrait of Mr J A Bright, A Director of the Company.
Brise
FG
Retirement
1922
06
176
Mr Brise, Chief of the Rates and Canvassing Dept.Rugby, has retired after 47 years' service. He compiled and published his "Instantaneous Calculator" for railway charges, which has been adopted by most of the principal Railway Companies and by hundreds of private traders.
Broadhurst
Edward Tootal
Portrait
1917
09
212
Portrait of Mr E T Broadhurst, A Director of the Company.
Brocklebank
R
Portrait
1917
11
264
Portrait of Mr R Brocklebank, A Director of the Company.
Bromage
William
War news
1916
03
90
Sergt.Bromage, laterly a Porter of Nuneaton Station, has been awarded the D.C.M.
Bromley
J
Retirement
1922
12
369
Mr Bromley, Foreman of the Goods Dept.Stafford, retired on 30th June, after nearly 50 years' service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Bromwich
John
Retirement
Brook
Edward
Brooks
Photo Year
Month
Page
Themes
1915
01
29
Mr Bromwich, Timekeeper, Rugby, has retired at the age of 76.
Retirement
1913
02
68
Station-master at Euston is retiring after a long career. He is known for his helpfulness and courtesy to the travelling public.
Retirement
1921
04
98
Mr Brooks, Loader, Coventry, retired on 24th February, aged 68, after 54 years' service.
Brooks
HC
Retirement
1922
01
20
Mr Brooks, chief telegraph clerk, Rugby, has retired after 45 years' service.
Brough
Joseph Barnes
Obituary
1922
03
82
Mr Brough, retired member of the Audit Inspector's Dept. has died at the age of 84.
Brown
Cyril Edwin
Obituary
1916
10
311
2nd Class Air Mechanic Brown, formerly in the Office of the Superintendent of the Line, died in hospital in Basra on 20th July.
Brown
TR
Retirement
1913
07
226
Mr Brown entered the service in 1864 and for the past 25 years he has worked the London Express Goods Trains between Manchester and London. He holds the unique record of never having been late on duty.
Brown
WF
Marriage
1922
07
201
Mr Brown, station-master's clerk, Bangor and Miss Amy Jones, were married on 12th June at Berea Chapel, Glanadda, Bangor. Photograph also shows Mrs Brown.
Brown
William
102nd birthday
1913
01
04
As a boy of eleven he worked under George Stephenson on the construction of the first railway from Chester to Liverpool.
Buckel
SE
Obituary
1915
11
359
Lance-Corporal Buckel of the Herts Yeomanry and formerly a Passenger Trains Officer at Euston, was killed at the Dardanelles on 18th September.
Bull
Walter
Obituary
1918
11
288
Corpl. Bull, City of London Royal Fusiliers, formerly a cleaner at Camden, died in action on 24th August
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Surname
Forename
Type
Bullock
R
Retirement
Bumby
JF
Burbridge
Month
Page
Themes
1915
01
26
Mr Bullock, Chief Forwarding Clerk at London Road Station, Manchester, has retired after 43 years' service.
Obituary
1916
10
311
Corpl.Bumby, 2/19th London Regiment, formerly office porter at Camden, was killed in action on 25/26th August.
William
Obituary
1916
12
379
The death of Mr Burbridge at the age of 92 years 10 months, has severed a link with the early days of railway construction. One of his last jobs before retiring at the age of 74 was to erect a derrick at Wolverton.
Burch
H
War news
1916
11
333
Corporal Burch, West Riding Regiment, formerly Goods Porter at Huddersfield, has been awarded the Military Medal for "gallant conduct under fire" on 1st July.
Burcham
HJ
Portrait
1918
07
163
Portrait of Mr H J Burcham, Rating Agent to the L & NW Railway and North London Cos.
Burchell
CH
Retirement
1922
04
115
Mr Burchell, Auditor for Birmingham District, retired at the end of last year after 43 years' service.
Burgess
G
Retirement
1913
07
225
After some 51 years' service, Driver Burgess has retired through ill-health from Ordsall Lane.
Burgess
PT
Obituary
1918
07
186
Pte.Burgess, formerly with the Accounts Office Staff at Camden, died in action on 24th April.
Burleigh
SW
Portrait
1916
04
101
Portrait of Mr S W Burleigh, Manager of the Euston Hotel, London and the Refreshment Rooms in the London District.
Burling
Fred
Award
1919
02
34
Staff-Sergt.Burling, Inspector of the Claims Dept., Scotland Passage, Birmingham, has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the field.
Busby
John
Retirement
1922
10
298
Mr Busby, telegraph lineman in charge at Rugby, retired at the end of June., after 50 years' service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Button
John
Retirement
Byrom
CR
Cadman
Month
Page
Themes
1915
07
207
Driver Button of Camdem has retired after 50 years' service.During his long career he has never had a mishap or been in a collision.
Portrait
1918
09
217
Portrait of Mr Byron, O.B.E., Assistant Superintendent of the Line.
CS
Retirement
1915
03
89
Mr Cadman has retired after 44 years' service, all of which have been spent in different departments in Poplar.
Cadwallader
Charles
Obituary
1921
12
288
Mr Cadwallader, Engineman, Craven Arms, died on 1st October, aged 68. The photo also includes Mrs Cadwallader.
Callaghan
TP
Obituary
1918
07
185
Mr Callaghan, late Outdoor Assistant, Irish Traffic Manager, died on 14th May, aged 56. He retired in 1916.
Callon
T
Retirement
1922
03
87
Mr Callon, Chief Townsman at Northampton, has recently retired. He joined the Company in 1876.
Calthrop
Guy
Obituary
1919
03
46
Sir Guy Calthrop, Bart, General Manager of the Company, has died in his 49th year from pneumonia. He entered the service in 1886 and became General Manager in 1914.
Calthrop
Guy
Portrait
1914
08
214
Portrait of Mr Guy Calthrop, General Manager.
Cameron
WG
Obituary
1918
11
286
2nd Lt. Cameron, Lancashire Fusiliers, formerly with the Bonus Section, Huddersfield, died in action on the Western Front. He was 27 years of age.
Cammell
JA
Retirement
1914
01
21
Mr Cammell, one of the old connecting links with the North London Railway has retired after 43 years' service as Chief Clerk and Accountant to the Engineer at Camden Town.
Canby
T
Retirement
1918
08
207
Mr Canby, Divisional Engineer, Birmingham, recently retired after 46 years' service.
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Page 13 of 101
Surname
Forename
Type
Candlin
TA
Obituary
Canham
OB
Cannon
Month
Page
Themes
1916
12
379
Pte. Candlin of the Royal Bucks.Hussars, formerly with the Mineral Traffic Manager's Office, Euston, died on 5th October after continuous suffering from being invalided home from Egypt in March 1915.
Award
1915
03
92
Mr Canham, Engine Cleaner, Salop, was awarded a certificate on vellum by the Royal Humane Society for his gallant attempt to save a drowning man from the River Severn.
Thomas
Obituary
1913
02
39
23 years old Flagman at Bolton, who, on 3rd Jan rescued an old woman from under a wagon with fatal results. He died of his injuries. His fellow employees are proud of his action as an Englishman.
Capell
George
Retirement
1914
02
48
After 44 years' service, Mr Capell, Station Master at Blisworth, has retired.
Carline
R
Retirement
1914
03
73
Traffic Inspector at Chester has retired after over 50 years' railway service.
Carpenter
John Emanuel
Obituary
1920
03
66
Mr Carpenter, formerly at Tring, died on 24th January, at the age of 78. He retired from the service 13 years ago.
Carrington
Lindu
Obituary
1915
01
36
Mr Carrington, late Station Master at Madeley Market, has died after being absent on sick leave for some little time.
Carroll
Samuel
Retirement
1915
05
156
Mr Carroll recently retired as Guard at Dundalk. He has had 45 years of railway life, 44 of which have been spent in the capacity of Guard.
Carter
EJ
Obituary
1919
04
81
Mr Carter, Secretary to the Chairman, has died at the age of 32.
Carter
SB
Portrait
1914
12
327
Portrait of Mr S B Carter, District Superindendent, Liverpool.
Carter
FH
Award
1916
01
16
Mr Carter, Shunter in the Traffic Dept., Willesden, has been awarded a vellum parchment from the Royal Humane Society for saving the life of an 11 year old boy who was drowning in a canal.
07 October 2010
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Surname
Forename
Type
Carter
John
Retirement
Carter
H
Cartwright
Month
Page
Themes
1922
10
299
Mr Carter, goods foreman, St.Helens, has retired after 53 years' service.
War news
1918
05
125
L/Cpl. Carter, formerly on the Capstan Staff at Sheffield, has recently won the Military Medal for bravery.
Frederick (Eric) G
War news
1918
04
102
Sgt. Cartwright, R.W.Fusiliers, formerly Clerk in the Steam Sheds at Bescot, has been awarded the Military Medal for courageous conduct.
Carvosso
B
Obituary
1916
01
30
Mr Carvosso, late Inspector to Chief Cartage Foreman, Haydon Square, died on 5th December, aged 70. He retired in 1911 after 53 years' service.
Cashman
D
Obituary
1921
05
124
Mr Cashman, late Station Master at Llanfairfechan, died on 9th March, aged 53. He worked up to the last day.
Castleman
RFC
Retirement
1915
09
263
Mr Castleman, District Goods Manager at Crewe has retired. His service of over 52 years has the distinction of being a longer period of continuous employment than any other officer now in the Company's service has enjoyed.
Causer
RB
Retirement
1920
04
87
Mr Causer, Signalman at Milford and Brocton, has retired. He joined the Company in 1872,
Chamberlain
William
Retirement
1921
09
213
Mr Chamberlain, cartage foreman, at Northampton Castle Goods, has retired. He joined the Company in 1875.
Chappel
J
Retirement
1919
10
211
Mr Chappel, Chief Telegraph Clerk, Rugby, has retired after 44 years' service.
Charmley
FJ
Obituary
1919
05
99
Mr Charmley, Assistant Staff Clerk, DTSO, Chester, died on 15th March, aged 34.
Charnock
Philip Dawson
Obituary
1919
02
38
Gnr.Charnock,R.G.A., formerly in the Goods Dept.at Hereford and Cardiff, died in Rouen on 4th November.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Cheetham
John
Obituary
Cheshire
HH
Chesters
Month
Page
Themes
1914
05
145
Died on 17th March aged 53. Mr Cheetham was Inside Turner, at Edgeley Shed. He was probably the best known Inside Turner on the Northern Division, having daily touch with the drivers and firemen passing through and changing at Stockport for more than 20 years.
Retirement
1922
01
26
Mr Cheshire, M.B.E., Joint Goods Agent, Coventry, retired on 31st December, after 48 years' service.
R
Obituary
1919
09
191
Mr Chesters, Loco.Dept.Stockport, died on 4th July, aged 40. He joined the service in 1897.
Chipman
WJ
Portrait
1920
04
69
Portrait of Mr W J Chipman, the recently retired Outdoor Goods Manager (Northern Division).
Chitty
FH
Letter from The Front
1914
12
341
Seaman Chitty (late of the Rates and Taxes Office, Euston) writes following a clash with the Germans off Heligoland.
Chitty
C
Portrait
1915
12
363
Mr C.Chitty, Chief of the Expenditure Department of the Company, and Secretary of the Superanuation Fund Association and the Widows and Orphans Society.
Christie
JA
Presentation
1919
03
54
Lance-Corporal Christie, V.C., was formerly welcomed home by a representative gathering of the Traffic Dept. staff at Euston Station on 20th January. An account of Christie's Army career is detailed.
Christie
John Alexander
War news
1918
04
91
Lance-Corporal Christie, London Regiment (Finsbury Rifles). formerly a parcel clerk at Euston, has been awarded the Victoria Cross for courageous conduct.
Clarke
James
Obituary
1914
12
355
Died aged 36, Mr Clarke had been with the service at Dunstable since 1908. He received his summons to join the ship on August 3rd and died with the sinking of the H.M.S. Hogue on September 22nd.
Clarke
Robert
Obituary
1921
12
286
Mr Clarke, goods guard at Llandovey, died on 21st October.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Clarke
SD
War news
Clarke
JT
Clarke
Month
Page
Themes
1917
08
208
Corp.Clarke, Cheshire Regiment, formerly with the Accounts and Rates Dept., Chester, has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for valuable services rendered in the field.
Retirement
1914
03
73
The Chief Clerk at Rugby Station has retired after 42 years' service
William
Obituary
1920
11
250
Mr Clarke, foreman carpenter, Warwick (Mil.) died on 17th September. He started his career at Walsall, 25 years ago.
Clay
Tom
Award
1922
12
356
Mr Clay, Underman, Huddersfield, was presented with a Certificate of the Royal Humane Society on 9th November, for saving the life of Leslie Hance, aged 9, from drowning. The Company also awarded Mr Clay with a cheque for £2.
Clayton
T
Obituary
1918
11
289
Pte. Clayton, Leicestershire Regiment, formerly Goods Porter, Sheffield, was killed in action on the Western Front on 21st August. He was 19 years old.
Clayton
Abraham
Obituary
1918
02
54
Mr Clayton, late of the Accounts Office, Curzon Street, died on 24th December at the age of 91. He retired in 1887.
Clayton
J
Obituary
1922
04
124
Mr Clayton, late Engineman, Watford, died on 24th January. He entered the service in 1873 and retired in 1915.
Clement
Arthur
Retirement
1912
01
28
Mr Clement entered the service in 1866 and retired on Friday, October 20th last. He was presented with an inscribed canteen of cutlery by Mr W.Thomas as a token of the esteem in which he was held.
Close
Tom
Obituary
1922
11
343
Mr Close, Bridge Inspector, Abergavenny, died on 5th April. He entered the service of the Company 28 years ago at Lancaster where he stayed for 8 years before moving to Abergavenny. He was a clever cabinet maker and has made many beautiful pieces of furniture.
07 October 2010
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Page 17 of 101
Surname
Forename
Type
Clowes
Thomas
Retirement
Cockerill
William
Cocking
Month
Page
Themes
1914
04
108
Mr Clowes, Breakman at Bescot, retired on 4th Feb. having attained the age of 65, having been in the service of the Company since 1866.
Obituary
1916
10
312
Mr Cockerill, ex-Chief Timber Foreman at Rugby, has died. He retired from the Company in 1911.
Gladstone
Obituary
1914
03
78
Died on 24th Jan aged 45. Mr Cocking was accidentally killed on duty at Holmes Chapel. He entered the service age 14 and had completed 31 years of service.
Coker
George
Obituary
1914
09
267
Died on 6th July, aged 72. He retired from his position of Chief Draughtsman in 1911 which he had held for 40 years.
Coldwell
T
Obituary
1921
01
27
Mr Coldwell, late of the Audit Office, died on 7th October. He retired last April.
Coleman
Robert
Retirement
1919
08
166
Mr Coleman, Clayton and Marsh Gibbon, retired on 29th May, after 45 years' service.
Colin
H
War news
1918
12
310
2nd Lt. Colin, Kings Shropshire L.I., formerly parcel van driver, Euston, was awarded the Military Cross at the hands of the King, at Buckingham Palace on 14th September.
Collins
A
Obituary
1916
09
278
Mr Collins, late Chief Claims Clerk of Assistant Goods Manager's Dept., died on 27th July, aged 72. He retired 8 years previously.
Collins
John
Obituary
1913
12
343
Died on 11th Sep. Mr Collins has spent 40 years in the service as Guard and retired 3 years ago from Blackburn.
Collins
LMC
War news
1915
07
220
Junior Clerk Collins, formely employed in the Goods Dept., Longwood, and a Bugler in the 7th West Riding Territorial Force, has played a most conspicuous part in the trenches that at barely seventeen years of age he has been promoted to motor despatch rider.
07 October 2010
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Surname
Forename
Type
Comber
Henry Lee
Obituary
Cooper
WH
Cooper
Month
Page
Themes
1913
01
32
The former chief clerk of Manchester died in October at Colwyn Bay. He retired in 1910 after 35 years' service.
War news
1916
03
88
Lance-Corporal Cooper, of the 9th West Yorks Regt., formerly of the Forwarding Office in Leeds, has been awarded the D.C.M. for distinguished conduct at Gallipoli.
Thomas
Obituary
1915
12
395
Sapper Cooper, who before the war was a labourer in the Permanent Way Dept., Slaithwaite, was killed in action on the 11th September.
Cooper
George
Retirement
1913
12
340
One of the most familiar figures at Covent Garden, retired last month. Since 1893 Mr Cooper has been Foreman-in-Charge of the L.& N.W.R.office in James Street.
Cooper
Edward
Retirement
1915
08
255
Inspector Cooper, District Inspector, Chester and Holyhead Division, has retired aged 65, after 51 years' service. He first commenced work at the age of 9 and 5 years later entered the service of the L.& N.W. Railway.
Copson
ET
Retirement
1921
01
24
Mr Copson, chief correspondence clerk, Northampton Castle, retired on 31st October, after 41 years' service.
Corbet
Edward C
Retirement
1920
02
39
Mr Corbet, draughtsman to the Marine Dept.Holyhead, retired on 31st December, after 42 years' service.
Cornwell
FA
Obituary
1917
11
287
Corpl.Conrwell, R.O.D.,R.E., formerly head shunter at Wigan, died in France on 2nd September.
Corsham
James Lewis
Obituary
1915
04
128
Mr Corsham, who retired from Builth Road in 1904 after 30 years' service, has died, aged 77.
Cortez-Leigh
FA
War news
1915
02
60
The Chief Electrical Engineer of the Company, Lieut.Colonel Cortez-Leigh, R.E., is at present in command of the Signal Companies attached to the Royal Engineers of the Western Army Troops.
07 October 2010
Photo Year
Page 19 of 101
Surname
Forename
Type
Cortez-Leigh
FA
Portrait
Cotton
WH
Cotton
Month
Page
Themes
1914
07
183
Portrait of Mr F A Cortez-Leigh, Chief Electrical Engineer of the Company.
Retirement
1915
11
351
Mr Cotton has retired from the Boiler Making Dept. at Crewe having worked for the Company for 55 years.
AT
Portrait
1919
09
170
Portrait of Mr A T Cotton, The Company's Irish Traffic Manager.
Cowell
Thomas George
Congratulations
1913
01
29
On 19th Nov.1912 was presented with Royal Humane Society's Certificate for saving life.
Cowley
CJ
Award
1916
05
152
Company Sergt.-Major Cowley, formerly a Signalman at Dunvant, has been awarded the D.C.M.for conspicuous gallantry.
Promotion
1916
07
209
2nd Lieut Cowley of Dunvant, has been awarded a commission . A function took place at Dunvant on the 6th May when a public presentation of a sword was made to him.
Cowley
Photo Year
Cox
H
Retirement
1916
04
123
Guard Cox of Leamington has retired after 48 years' service.
Cox
H
Retirement
1916
06
181
Mr Cox, Headship of the Goods Rates Office at Euston, retired on 31st March.
Craker
SE
Obituary
1918
04
108
Pte. Craker, Border Regiment, formerly a clerk at Camden, was killed in action in France on 2nd December.
Crane
C
Retirement
1919
09
188
Mr Crane, station inspector at Headstone Lane, retired on 31st August, after 43 years' service. He was one of the best known men in the Southern Division.
Crane
HD
Obituary
1918
05
133
2nd Lieut. Crane, Loyal North Lancs Regiment, formerly on the clerical staff Northampton, was killed in action on 22nd March.
Crick
FJ
Obituary
1919
04
81
Mr Crick, late Goods Agent, Wolverton, died on 23rd February after a long illness.
07 October 2010
Page 20 of 101
Surname
Forename
Type
Cropley
Ernest Edward
Obituary
Cropper
Charles J
Crossley
Month
Page
Themes
1917
05
131
Driver Cropley, R.F.A., formerly Cleaner, Stockport Loco., was killed in France on March 20th. He had been attached to the Welsh Army Corps.,and had been in France for the past 15 months.
Portrait
1918
01
2
Portrait of Mr Charles J Cropper, A Director of the Company
John
Obituary
1918
01
24
Mr Crossley, First Station-Master at Diggle Station, died on 12th November.
Crossley
WC
Retirement
1913
09
277
Mr Crossley entered the service in 1866, in the Goods Manager's Office, Manchester, remaining there for 32 years. He retired on 6th June.
Crow
H
Obituary
1916
05
155
Mr Crow, Signalman at Hinckley for upwards of 35 years, died on 15th February, aged 62.
Crow
CF
Retirement
1922
05
152
Mr Crow, chief accounts clerk, Northampton, retired on 31st December, after 46 years' service.
Curtis
Joseph
Golden Wedding
1913
09
275
Mr Curtis known as "Derby Joe" entered the service in 1866 and retired in 1908. He was the first Goods Guard to run the Derby to Rugby train, which he did for 37 years without a day's illness.
Dailey
P
Retirement
1921
11
263
Mr Dailey, chief clerk at Swansea, retired on 30th September, after 47 years' service.
Dale
Alfred George
Obituary
1917
02
55
Pte. Dale, formerly Junior Clerk on the Mileage section , Crewe, was killed during an attack on the German trenches.
Davidson
J
Retirement
1916
12
375
Mr Davidson, Chief Inspector, Manchester, has retired after 43 years' service.
Davies
David
Retirement
1913
04
136
Retired on 6th February after 40 years' service. Mr Davies was a Driver at Swansea.
Davies
Joseph
Obituary
1917
10
262
Mr Davies, a very familiar figure in the Preston district, has died. He retired in 1908.
07 October 2010
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Surname
Forename
Type
Davies
Benjamin
Obituary
Davies
Queenie
Davies
Month
Page
Themes
1918
02
53
Pte.Davies, South Wales Borderers, formerly a Porter at Grovesend Station, was killed on active service in France on 22nd November. He was 19 years old.
Farewell presentation
1920
04
89
Miss Davies, last of the Lady Clerks at Loco.Steam Sheds, Swansea, left the service on 11th March as the men who had been away at war had now returned to railway duties. She was thanked for the manner in which she had performed her duties.
Ada
Obituary
1922
05
153
Mrs Davies, gatekeeper at Castle Piggin Crossing, Abergwili, died on 20th March, aged 59. She had performed her crossing keeper duties for 16 years. She was the mother of 15 children. Her husband is also emplyed by the Company as a platelayer.
Davies
Lewis
Retirement
1920
08
179
Mr Davies, Swansea Loco.Dept., has recently retired. He joined the service in 1871.
Davies
David Edward
Obituary
1922
11
345
Mr Davies, engineman of the Swansea Loco.Dept., died on 13th September, aged 47. He had over 33 years' service with the Company at the time of his death.
Davies
John
Retirement
1917
05
128
Mr Davies, Chief Foreman, Carriage Works, Crewe, has retired after 52 years' service.
Davies
William
Obituary
1920
12
302
Mr Davies, yard foreman, Swansea, died on 21st October. He joined the service in 1882.
Davis
WP
Retirement
1920
08
183
Mr Davis, Swansea, has retired after 44 years' service.
Dawson
W
Retirement
1920
11
237
Mr Dawson, M.Inst.C.E., Assistant Engineer, Crewe, retired on 30th August, after 46 years' service.
Dawson
W
Portrait
1917
12
289
Portrait of Mr W Dawson, Assistant Engineer, Permanent Way.
Dean
JH
Retirement
1916
12
375
Mr Dean retired on 30th September as Clerk in Charge at the Telegraph Office, Castle Station, Northampton. He joined the service in 1867.
07 October 2010
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Surname
Forename
Type
Dearden
J
Retirement
Dench
WI
Denton
Month
Page
Themes
1921
09
212
Mr Dearden, District Foreman at Longsight, retired on 31st March.
Retirement
1916
04
121
Mr Dench, Deputy-Clerk-in-Charge at Willesden Telegraph Office, retired on 29th February after a long career. He started work in the old Telegraph Office when he was just 11 years old.
Arthur
Obituary
1921
07
171
Mr Denton, Driver, Stockport, died on 12th May, aged 35. He had been in the service of the Company for 18 years.
Derbyshire
WE
War news
1915
03
85
Private Derbyshire, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment and Breaksman, Atherton, writes with news of injuries he sustained on 14th September at Truyon.
Dew
Edward A
War news
1918
09
235
2nd Lt. Dew, R.A.F., formerly with the London Goods Accountant's Office, Camden, has won the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Dewhurst
J
Retirement
1921
04
98
Mr Dewhurst, Chargeman in the Signal Dept., Knighton, retired from the Company last September after 53 years' service.
Dewson
Charles
Retirement
1920
11
246
Mr Dewson, agent at Leamington, retired on 31st August, after 45 years' service.
Dillingham
George
Retirement
1913
02
108
Has been a collecting carman in the Newgate Street and St Pauls area for the last 42 years. Mr Dillingham and his brothers show a unique record of railway service with one company, a total of 230 years for five brothers.
Dimmock
William
Retirement
1921
02
46
Mr Dimmock, District Coal Traffic Agent, Croydon, has retired, after over 49 years' service.
Dingley
FW
Appointment
1914
04
96
Me Dingley has been appointed Road Motor Superindendent for the L.& N.W. Railway. He and his forbears have been associated with steam engines, both stationary and locomotive, since the dawn of the 19th century.
07 October 2010
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Surname
Forename
Type
Dixey
Henry
Obituary
Dixon
F
Dodwell
Month
Page
Themes
1915
11
358
Mr Dixey, late Checker at Northampton Castle and Bridge Street Stations, who retired in 1914, has died.
Obituary
1917
10
262
Mr Dixon, Forman Joiner, Electrical Dept., died on 14th August. He was 54 years old and had been with the Company for 29 years.
H
Obituary
1915
11
358
Lance-Corporal Dodwell, late of the Goods Dept., Euston, was killed in the trenches at Flanders on 11th September. He was only 19 years old.
Doe
GF
Obituary
1916
11
344
Corporal Doe, Machine Gun Section, formerly a clerk in the Accounts Dept., Camden, was killed in action in France in September.
Dolman
William F K
Obituary
1918
12
315
Mr Dolman, Assistant Locomotive Foreman, Burton, died on 16th October.
Donhue
Fred
Obituary
1916
02
65
Lance-Corporal Donhue of the Seaforth Highlanders, laterly an Engine Cleaner at Lancaster, has died at Loos. He was 17 years of age.
Dorrington
WE
Portrait
1918
03
56
Portrait of Mr W E Dorrington, A Director of the Company.
Douglas
CS
Promotion
1916
05
152
Mr Douglas formerly of the General Manager's Dept., has accepted a commission in the Railway Transport establishment. He is now a Lieutenant.
Down
Walter
Long service
1913
11
316
Signalman at Elmesthorpe for 40 years. Thousands of trains have passed the box during this long period but Mr Down has never had an accident to mar his record.
Downs
Herbert
Obituary
1919
01
22
Pte.Downs, 10th Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly a cleaner at Stockport steam shed, was killed whilst on active service in Italy on 27th October.
Dranfield
Raymond
Obituary
1918
11
288
Mr Dranfield, extra driver, Stockport, died on 19th September, aged 41. He had been in the Company's service for 23 years.
07 October 2010
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Surname
Forename
Type
Druitt
Everard J
Obituary
Dudley
Noel M C
Duffill
Month
Page
Themes
1915
07
225
Second Lieut.Druitt, 2nd Batt.Royal Berks Regiment, the son of Col.Druitt of the Railway Dept., Board of Trade, has died in action aged 19.
Obituary
1916
12
380
Lt. Dudley of the 5th Reserve Battalion of the King's Liverpool Regiment, formerly in the the Office of the Supt. Of the Line, Euston, died in hospital in France on the 11th October. He was 20 years old.
Charles
Retirement
1916
07
213
Mr Duffill, Chief Clerk at Spon Lane, retired on 30th April after 45 years' service.
Duffy
Clifford
Obituary
1916
11
343
Private Duffy, 9th West Yorkshire Regiment, formerly junior porter at Huddersfield, was killed in action in Picardy on 8th September. He was 23.
Dugmore
George J
Obituary
1915
04
127
Mr Dugmore, Station Master at Llanarthney until his retirement in 1904, has died, aged 80.
Dunkley
JB
War news
1919
01
16
Cpl.Dunkley has been mentioned by the French in Divisional Orders for good work. The honour entitles him to the Croix de Guerre, with star. Prior to the war he was a relief station master at Birmingham.
Dunn
SH
Wedding
1917
01
20
Corp.Dunn of the Royal Engineers, formerly Assistant Staff Clerk in the District Goods Office, Leeds, married Miss Ethel M Adams on 30th September whilst on his first leave from the Front.
Dunn
George
Obituary
1916
09
279
Mr Dunn, late Chief Claim and Parcel Traffice Clerk, Euston, died on 18th July, aged 67. He retired in February 1912.
Dutton
Hugh
Obituary
1916
12
381
Sapper Dutton, Signal Telegraph Section, R.E., formerly a telegraph messanger at Chester, died in German East Africa on 17th October.
Dyer
Harry
Obituary
1919
05
101
Sergt-Major Dyer, Goods Train Office, DTSO, Abergavenny, has died from pneumonia.
Eames
EE
War news
1916
07
209
Lance-Corporal Eames, Queen Victoria Rifles, formerly of the Chief Accountant's Office Staff, has been awarded the D.C.M. in recognition of his heroic conduct.
07 October 2010
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Surname
Forename
Type
Eames
William
Obituary
Earl
James Thomas G
Eaton
Month
Page
Themes
1915
03
99
Mr Eames, late Signalman at Cheddington Box, died on 31st January, aged 74.
Obituary
1920
03
67
Mr Earl, Audit Dept. Euston, died on 1st January. He had been with the Company for 38 years.
John Carter
Retirement
1913
06
197
Mr Eaton was the oldest Loco. Foreman on the Line, retiring after 46 years' service on 1st January, having been a Foreman for 37 years.
Eaton
R
Retirement
1920
07
158
Mr Eaton, timber yard foreman, Earlestown, retired on 30th June.
Eaton
LG
War news
1916
03
90
Private Eaton, of the 1/7th Royal Warwickshire Regt.(T), formerly Cleaner, Loco.Dept. Rugby, has been awarded the D.C.M.and the Croix de Guerre.
Eddy
JM
Portrait
1915
04
101
Portrait of Mr J M Eddy, Mineral Traffic Manager of the Company.
Edis
JFL
Retirement
1913
05
165
Mr Edis of the Expenditure Department retires after 42 years' service.
Edmonds
BA
Retirement
1914
08
231
Retired from the Permanent Way Department, Crewe, at the end of March, after more than 45 years' service.
Edmonds
Leonard
Obituary
1918
01
26
Lieut.Edmonds, late of the Mineral Traffic Manager's Office, Euston, was killed in action in Palestine, on 3rd November.
Edwards
Jeremiah
Obituary
1921
01
27
Mr Edwards, late of Stockport, died on 6th November, aged 71. He only retired on 31st October, after 54 years' service.
Edwards
FT
Retirement
1921
07
170
Mr Edwards, Chief Clerk, Walsall, retired on 30th April, after 52 years' service.
Ellis
J
Retirement
1921
02
46
Mr Ellis, Deputy Clerk in charge, Telegraph Office, London Road, Manchester, retired on 31st December. He joined the Company in 1873.
Ellison
JG
Retirement
1922
02
55
Mr Ellison, Chief Telegraph Clerk, retired on 31st October, after 48 years' service.
07 October 2010
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Page 26 of 101
Surname
Forename
Type
Elson
Arthur
Retirement
Emmett
JW
Emmett
Month
Page
Themes
1919
08
166
Mr Elson, Shilton, has retired at the age of 73. An unique feature of his service was his acting as ganger on one length of line at Shilton for 43 years.
Obituary
1916
04
128
Mr Emmett, J.P. who was for many years Superindendent of Wagon Works at Earlestown, died on March 5th, aged 84.
FJ
Retirement
1918
10
261
Mr Emmett, Inspector, Wagon Dept., Earlestown, has retired after 38 years' service.
Entwistle
Alfred
Obituary
1916
12
379
Mr Entwistle, late of the General Managers' Staff, Euston, has died at the age of 68.
Evans
TC
Award
1919
05
97
Mr Evans, booking clerk, Queensferry, has been awarded the D.C.M. for bravery on the field.
Evans
JA
Obituary
1922
06
180
Mr Evans, Checker, at Builth Road, died on 26th April. He had been in the service of the Company for 36 years.
Evans
FG
Portrait
1919
08
148
Portrait of Mr F G Evans, The Head of the Audit Department.
Evans
John
Retirement
1919
09
189
Mr Evans, Station Master at Garth, retired in March, after 44 years' service. A photgraph of his son, Cpl.Trevor Evans, Station Master at Dolau, is also published.
Evans
Robert
Obituary
1913
07
228
Chief Assistant to the Assistant Goods Manager at Euston. Mr Evans has died after a short illness at the age od 49. He took a prominent part in many cases that came before the Railway and Canal Commissioners and was held in high esteem for his genial manner and sound judgement.
Evans
John
Retirement
1914
06
170
Captain Evans has retired from the service after 41 years, the last 6 of which in command of the s.s. Hibernia out of Holyhead. It is estimated than during his service he would have crossed the Irish Channel some 13,000 times.
07 October 2010
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Page 27 of 101
Surname
Forename
Type
Evans
GH
Retirement
Evans
D
Evans
Month
Page
Themes
1919
08
163
Mr Evans, librarian to the L.& N.W. Library ans Literary Association, retired on 15th July at the age of 68. He had worked in the library for about 25 years.
Retirement
1921
01
20
Inspector Evans, Swansea, has retired after 52 years' service. He is one of the best known railwaymen in the Swansea and Central Wales District.
John
Obituary
1920
03
66
Mr Evans, late Station Master at Garth, died on 1st January. He had only retired a few months earlier after 44 years' service.
Evans
WC
War news
1918
12
310
Bomb.Evans, R.F.A., formerly Number taker at Swansea, has won the Military Medal for his work as a Signaller on the night of 26th August.
Evans
James A
Retirement
1919
01
19
Mr Evans, chief staff clerk to the District Superintendent, Abergavenny, retired on 14th November after 46 years' service.
Ewington
John Edward
Retirement
1920
04
85
Mr Ewington, The Chief Cshier's Dept., Manchester, has retired at the age of 63, after 43 years' service.
Eyden
F
Retirement
1915
05
154
Mr Eyden, Head of Camden Accounts, retired on 28th February after a long and varied career with the Company.
Eyden
Alfred
Portrait
1919
12
234
Portrair of Mr A Eyden, District Goods Manager, Northampton.
Eyden
Clarence Alfred
Obituary
1918
08
215
Corpl.Eyden, Royal Engineers, formerly private clerk to the General Manager, has been killed by a missile from enemy aircraft. He was 27 years of age.
Eyre
GR
Retirement
1922
05
151
Mr Eyre, of the Estate Dept.Euston, retired at the end of last year, after 40 years' service.
Faber
Lord
Portrait
1918
04
83
Portrait of Lord Faber, A Director of the Company.
07 October 2010
Photo Year
Page 28 of 101
Surname
Forename
Type
Facer
Eric Edwin
Award
Fairbrother
WF
Faircloth
Month
Page
Themes
1922
11
328
Mr Facer, 18, engine cleaner at Willesden Junction, rescued 2 brothers from drowning in the River Ouse and was presented with two guineas by the Company for his act of bravery and with £1 and a Parchment Certificate from the Royal Humane Society.
Retirement
1922
03
85
Mr Fairbrother, St.Helens, has recently retired after 47 years' service.
A
Retirement
1919
09
184
Mr Faircloth. Chief of the Continental, Missing Goods and Salvage Depts.Euston, retired on 31st July, after 46 years' service.
Farr
WB
Retirement
1916
09
249
Mr Farr, the Engineer of the Rugby Division, retired on 30th June, after 44 years' service.
Farrington
WE
Obituary
1917
11
287
Corpl.Farrington, H.L.I., formerly apprentice in the Gas Dept., Crewe, has died of wounfs in hospital. He joined the colours in 1915 when only 16 years of age.
Farrow
FJ
Obituary
1919
03
61
Mr Farrow, Foreman of the Goods Dept.Peterborough, died on 11th November, aged 49. He had been with the Company for 27 years.
Fenna
John
Obituary
1913
07
228
Died on 8th May, he was for many years a Solicitor of the Company, at his residence in Chester. He retired from the service as Registrar of Rhyl and St. Asaph County Courts.
Ferrar
John
Retirement
1914
01
19
The oldest servant at Hampstead Junction Branch has retired after 47 years' service.
Ferrett
Henry
Retirement
1920
05
107
Mr Ferrett, Assistant Mineral Traffic Manager, retired on 31st March. He has over 50 years of service with the Company.
Ferriday
JJ
Retirement
1921
06
141
Mr Ferriday, Goods Agent, Swansea, retired on 31st March. He has had a long career with the Company having joined the service as a boy in 1872.
Fewkes
William
Obituary
1921
11
259
Mr Fewkes, late assistant traffice and mineral manager of the Company, died on 2nd September, at the age of 85.
07 October 2010
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Page 29 of 101
Surname
Forename
Type
Fidler
R
Reflections on career
Finch
J
Findlay
Month
Page
Themes
1922
09
251
Mr Fidler (Retired), late Clerk-in-Charge, Stockport, joined the service in 1855, aged 14 and retired in 1901, after 47 years' service, he is now 81 years old.
Retirement
1921
03
77
Mr Finch, Wagon Dept.,Earlestown, retired on 31st January. He entered the service in 1877.
JA
Retirement
1916
03
67
Mr Findlay, District Superintendent at Agergavenny, has retired after 41 years' service.
Finney
RG
Obituary
1915
04
129
Mr Finney, Station Master, Lord's Bridge, died on 16th February, aged 59. He entered the service 35 years ago and had been Station Master at Lord's Bridge for the past 26 years.
Fisher
William
Retirement
1914
07
201
Has retired from the position of shed turner at Crewe North Steam Shed. During nearly 50 years' service he has not lost any time.
Fitzpatrick
TG
Obituary
1916
11
342
Capt. Fitzpatrick, Royal Irish Fusiliers, formerly a member of the managerial staff at North Wall, Dublin, has been killed in action in France.
Fleming
W
Retirement
1916
09
273
Mr Fleming, Accounts Current Clerk in the Manchester D.G.M.O. for over 44 years, retired in June.
Fletcher
A
Portrait
1918
06
135
Portrait of Mr A Fletcher, A Director of the Company.
Flowers
HW
Retirement
1921
02
45
Mr Flowers, assistant at Euston, has retired after 50 years' service.
Foden
James
Retirement
1913
04
133
The Chief Parcels Agent at Manchester retired on the 31st March after 48 years' of clerical service.
Fogg
Thomas H
War record
1915
04
121
Sergt.Fogg, late of the Hydraulic Dept., Aston, was called up as a private to join the 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards in August last, but has now been promoted through the ranks to sergeant.
Follenfant
William
Retirement
1922
01
25
Mr Follenfant "Old Wiggy", Special Ticket Examiner, has retired after 51 years' service.
07 October 2010
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Page 30 of 101
Surname
Forename
Type
Ford
GN
Portrait
Forrester
J
Forsythe
Month
Page
Themes
1913
08
257
Portrait of G.N. Ford District Superindendent, Southern Division, and Traffic Superintendent of the North London Railway.
Retirement
1919
04
77
Mr Forrester, Wagon Dept.staff, London Road, Manchester, has retired at the age of 75 after joining the Company at the age of 13.
George
Obituary
1920
01
21
Cpl.Forsythe, who was in the R.F.A., formerly a relief signalman at Greenore, has died through illness consequent on his Army service.
Foster
J
Obituary
1917
02
55
Mr Foster, retired Goods Guard at Copley Hill, has died at the age of 76. He completed over 50 tears' service with the Company having joined aged 9 as a chain boy.
Fowler
John
Retirement
1913
08
251
Has recently retired from the position of London & North Western Co's Fish Inspector at New Street Station.
Fowles
Frank
Obituary
1916
03
98
Mr Fowles, of the Signal Superintendents Office, Crewe, died on 13th January, aged 33.
France
James
Retirement
1920
08
181
Mr France, leading blacksmith, Edge Hill, Liverpool, retired on 30th June, at the age of 68, after 54 years' service.
Franklin
Stafford William
Obituary
1917
10
261
Pte. Franklin, South Staffordshire Regiment, formerly Clerk at Sirhowy, was killed in action in France on 11th July.
Frazer
Thomas John Glyn
Obituary
1920
06
138
Mr Frazer, Porter Goods Guard, Swansea and Dunvant, was fatally injured on 3rd May. He was 22 years old.
Freeman
WK
War news
1916
08
242
51414 - Bomr. Freeman, 73rd By. 5th Bde., R F A, formerly a Clerk at Rugby, has been awarded the D.C.M. for conspicuous gallantry.
Freer
I
Retirement
1919
08
168
Mr Freer, Chief Clerk of the staff section, Euston, retired on 26th June.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Friend
A
War news
Frisby
EH
Gadd
Month
Page
Themes
1916
03
87
Driver Friend, of Camden Loco.Shed, has every reason to be proud of the patriotism shown by his family in the present war as his 7 sons and 2 sons-inlaw are all serving with HM Forces.
Obituary
1918
05
133
Pte.Frisby of the Lancers, formerly a Carter at Huddersfield, was killed in Flanders on 24th March.
George
Retirement
1915
04
118
Mr Gadd of the Griffin's Green Man and Still Office, Oxford Street, retired after 34 years' service.
Galley
William Frederick
War news
1918
11
284
2nd Lt. Galley, King's Liverpool Regiment, formerly Goods Clerk, Delivery Office, Canada Dock, has been awarded the Military Cross for bravery
Gardner
George William
Obituary
1917
04
109
Mr Gardner, late Goods Agent, Hednesford, died on 10th February. He retired from the service in 1908.
Gardner
Percy
Obituary
1919
01
21
Mr Gardner, Castle Station, Northampton, died on October 23rd. He had been with the Company for the past 33 years.
Garner
HF
Congratulations
1915
11
356
Mr Garner of the General Manager's Dept. has had one of his pictures hung in the exhibition of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Piccadilly.
Garner
Harry
Obituary
1916
12
381
Pte.Garner, 6th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment, formerly a cleaner at Edgeley Loco Shed, was killed in France on 13th October. He was 19 years old.
Garton
George
Retirement
1913
02
71
Lime Street, Liverpool. He has been officially connected with the Compnay for 47 years.
Gayton
J
Appointment
1916
04
125
Mr Gayton, of the Engineering Dept., Bangor, has been appointed Lecturer to the St John Ambulance for the duration of the War.
Gee
JF
Portrait
1920
07
141
Portrait of Mr J F Gee, Chief Accountant of the Company.
Gee
William
Obituary
1916
09
279
Cpl. Gee, Manchester Regiment, formerly District Check Clerk with D.G.M.O., Manchester, was killed in action in France on 1st July. He was 28 years old.
07 October 2010
Photo Year
Page 32 of 101
Surname
Forename
Type
George
James
Retirement
Gibson
JW
Gibson
Month
Page
Themes
1914
11
322
Mr George has retired from his position as Collector in the Estates Dept. at Rugby.
Obituary
1916
09
279
Cpl. Gibson of the 1/7th West Riding Regiment, formerly a Carter at Huddersfield, has died in France. He was 28 years old.
GR
Retirement
1913
07
224
Chief Clerk to the Works Manager, Crewe retired on 31st March after 41 years' service.
Gilbert
G
Retirement
1922
08
234
Mr Gilbert, Stableman, Swansea, retired on 30th June. He joined the service in 1880.
Gilbert
William
Obituary
1916
08
247
Mr Gilbert of the Electrical Works, Stores Dept., Crewe, died on 26th June, aged 64.
Gilford
W
Award
1919
02
36
Pte.Gilford, R.A.M.C., formerly a porter at Llandrindod-Wells, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry and good work while stretcher bearing in the field.
Gillard
AE
Retirement
1921
05
124
Mr Gillard, Station Master at Nannerch, retired on 31st March, after 45 years' service.
Gillet
William
Retirement
1921
09
213
Mr Gillet, working stable foreman at Northampton Castle Goods, has retired. He joined the Company in 1878.
Gillett
LC
Obituary
1918
03
81
Trooper Gillett, Imperial Cavalry, formerly in the Audit Office, Euston, was killed in action in Jerusalem on 21st November.
Ginger
Ernest
War news
1916
07
209
Private Ginger, 3/19th Batt.(St.Pancras) London Regiment, formerly of Willesden, has been awarded the D.C.M.
Gittins
John
Obituary
1916
02
66
Mr Gittins of Rugby, who was in charge of the smithy for both the Running Dept. and Erecting Shops, died at work on 7th December from heart failure.
Glenister
George
Obituary
1920
03
67
Mr Glenister, late Station Master at Crewe, has died. He retired 8 years ago, after working for the Company since 1862.
07 October 2010
Photo Year
Page 33 of 101
Surname
Forename
Type
Glenister
George
Retirement
Goad
FC
Gollyer
Month
Page
Themes
1912
06
75
Retired from the position of stationmaster at Crewe after a long and honourable career in the North Western service. He had a great deal to do with the passage of the Royal trains through Stafford and Crewe and has several times come into contact with members of the Royal Family.
Obituary
1916
02
65
Private Goad, 1st Battalion the Buffs Regiment, Porter Goods Guard, was killed on 23rd December.
S
Retirement
1919
10
209
Mr Gollyer, Yard Inspector, Rugby, has retired after 50 years' service.
Gomersal
W
Retirement
1915
09
283
Mr Gomersal, Signalman at Bradley, has retired after 47 years' service during which he never had a day's suspension.
Good
JT
Retirement
1921
01
23
Mr Good, Chief Clerk to the Broad Street Goods Agent, retired on 2nd December, after 47 years' service.
Goode
Harry
Article
1916
08
239
Mr Goode, Signalman, Willesden Junction, claims to be the oldest working railwayman on the station. He joined the Company in 1869. His principal recreation is the making of mechanical models.
Goodes
Reginald Bailey
Obituary
1918
02
51
Pte.Goodes, Grenedier Guards, formerly at Poplar Station, was killed in action on 27th November. His parents received a letter from the Chaplain of his regiment in which he says he was the finest type of man that he had met in France.
Gooding
WH
Obituary
1914
01
24
Mr Gooding, Guard at Holyhead has died. He joined the Company in 1866 at Crewe.
Goodman
J
Retirement
1916
07
210
Chief Stable Foreman Goodman of Coventry, retired on 3rd June after nearly 40 years' service.
Goodridge
GA
Retirement
1915
09
283
Mr Goodison, Canvasser and Collector in the East End of London, has retired after 36 years' service.He has been the Musical Director of the London Traffic Superintendent's Outdoor Staff's Annual Smoking Concert since its inception.
07 October 2010
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Surname
Forename
Type
Goodwin
Herbert
Retirement
Gordon Groom
A
Gorst
Month
Page
Themes
1913
04
133
Well known railwayman at Northampton has retired under the age limit. Mr Goodwin was appointed representative for the Permanent Way Department on the Ambulance Committee for the Rugby District, a position he held up to his retirement.
Obituary
1922
04
124
Mr Gordon Groom, General Manager's Office, died at the end of January, aged 29. He was a Naval Volunteer and was called up for active service in 1914 and returned to Euston after the Armistice.
John
Obituary
1917
01
28
Inspector Gorst of Liverpool, has died at the early age of 39. He had been with the Company for 22 years. He was laid to rest at Longmoor Lane Cemetery on 2nd December.
Gough
AG
Obituary
1918
07
186
Pte.Gough, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, formerly on the staff at Llandrindod Wells, has died in action in France. He was called to the Colours on his 18th birthday and had only been a little over 7 weeks in France before his death.
Goulborn
Joseph Ryle
Obituary
1920
04
91
Mr Goulborn, with the Mineral Traffic Office, Euston, died on 17th March, aged 62. He had been with the Company for 48 years.
Goulborn
Ernest
Appointment
1914
06
169
Mr Goulborn has been appointed District Traffic Superintendent of the Swansea and Central Wales District.
Graham
JG
War news
1918
03
77
Bomdr. Graham, formerly in the Loco.Dept.office at Carlisle, has been awatded the Military Medal for devotion to duty and courage displayed during active operations.
Graham
Richard
Retirement
1916
12
375
Engine Driver Graham from Oxenholme, retired on 31st October. He began his career in 1868 and holds a record of never having had a mishap to any passenger trains whilst in his charge.
Graham
JH
Retirement
1918
04
99
Mr Graham, Wagon Dept.Staff, retired on 28th February after 37 years' service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Grant
Thomas Fletcher
Obituary
Grant
William Thomas
Graseman
Month
Page
Themes
1922
11
343
Mr Grant, late Station-Master at Wilmslow from 19131921, died on 10th October, aged 62. He had been with the Company for 46 years up to his retirement last year.
Retirement
1916
12
371
Mr Grant has retired from the Secretary's Office, Euston, after 50 years' service.
CE
Obituary
1914
01
1
Died 14th Dec 1913. Late Chief Goods Manager who retired on 1st June 1913.
Grasemann
CE
Portrait Gallery
1912
06
90
Chief Goods Manager, L.& N.W.Railway.
Green
TE
Obituary
1919
05
101
Pte.Green, 10th Worcestershire Regiment, a Calleroff in the Goods Dept. has died.
Green
HE
Obituary
1919
03
61
Mr Green, late Cartage Inspector at Swansea, died on 4th February, aged 80.
Green
John
Obituary
1915
11
358
Mr Green who retired from Tyldesley in April, died on 22nd September.
Green
John
Retirement
1915
11
320
Mr Green, Chargeman, Tyldesley, retired in April after nearly 40 years service.
Greenough
James
Obituary
1920
04
90
Mr Greenough, Station Master at Treborth, died on 5th February, at the age of 67. He had served the Company for 46 years.
Gregory
W
Portrait
1916
11
314
Portrait of Mr W Gregory, Chief of the Company's Police Department.
Gregson
William
Obituary
1919
01
21
Mr Gregson, Buying and Selling Dept., Euston, died on November 27th. He had been with the Company since 1885.
Gresham
H
Obituary
1918
08
214
Pte.Gresham, York and Lancaster Regiment, formerly on the clerical staff at Sheffield, has died from wounds received during fighting in Italy. He was in his 20th year.
Gresty
TB
Retirement
1916
03
94
Mr Gresty, Clerk in the Signal Dept.Crewe, retired at the end of December after over 38 years'service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Griffiths
David
Retirement
Griffiths
William
Griffiths
Month
Page
Themes
1922
05
146
Mr Griffiths, extra ganger, Knighton, recently retired after 50 years' service. He has worked on the railway since being employed at the age of 9 on the construction of the line from Craven Arms to Swansea.
Retirement
1914
03
74
Mr Griffiths has retired from the position of Personal Clerk to the Station Superindendent at Holyhead, after 44 years' service.
Morgan John
War news
1915
11
356
Private Griffiths of the 1/4th Welsh Territorial Battalion, formerly Junior Goods Clerk at Llandovery, has been wounded in the Dardanelles and is now in a military hospital in Alexandria. He is just 18 years of age.
Griffiths
Thomas
Retirement
1920
05
109
Mr Griffiths, Goods Guard, Swansea, has retired after 47 years' service.
Grindley
Lucy
Retirement
1918
12
312
Miss Grindley, head of the abstract room, Accounts Office, Camden, retired on 17th October, after 38 years' service.
Grindley
EC
Portrait
1916
08
221
Portrait of Mr E C Grindley, Indoor Assistant to the Superintendent of the Line.
Groom
PJ
Retirement
1913
01
31
Chief Cartage Foreman, Broad Street. He had been with the Company 35 years. There were 440 subscribers to the testimonial.
Grounds
J
Retirement
1917
04
106
Mr Grounds, Stationmaster at St.Helens, has retired after over 38 years' service.
Groves
A
War news
1917
09
232
L-Corpl.Groves, K.O.Y.L.I., Formerly Goods Porter at Huddersfield, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field.
Groves
A
Obituary
1918
12
316
L-Cpl. Groves, K.O.Y.I.I., formerly a member of the Huddersfield Joint Goods Staff, was killed in action on the Western Front on 19th August. He was 27 years old.
Grubb
Raglan Somerset
Retirement
1917
02
49
Mr Grubb of the Audit Office, Euston, retired at the end of last year.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Grundy
Simeon
Retirement
Guest
Frank
Guest
Month
Page
Themes
1915
06
190
Mr Grundy, Porter at Tyldesley, has retired after 50 years' service, all of which were spent at Tyldesley.
Obituary
1916
04
120
Mr Guest, Regulator, Shrewsbury, died on 1st March after a long illness.
TEW
Portrait
1918
05
110
Portrait of Mr T E W Guest, District Superintendent, Manchester.
Guest
TEW
Promotion
1913
08
249
Has been appointed the new District Traffic Superintendent, Swansea. Mr Guest has taken a great interest in the development of the Excursion business and was entrusted with the organisation of the Central Timing Office at Crewe.
Guinness
Rupert Edward Cecil
Portrait
1918
08
189
Portrait of Captain The Hon.Guinness, C.B.,C.M.G.,M.P.,R.N.V.R.,A.D.C.to H.M.the King, A Director of the Company.
Gulvin
George
Obituary
1916
03
98
Driver Gulvin of Camden died as a result of an accident whilst on duty on the 17th December. He had completed over 40 years' service.
Guy
G
War news
1918
09
238
Sergt.Guy, of the Sheffield staff, has been awarded the Croix-de-Guerre, for gallantry in rallying his men and leading them into action, after all the Officers had fallen.
Hall
Ralph M
Obituary
1914
08
244
Died on 2nd June, aged 41. Mr Hall was Engine Examiner, Loco.Dept., Swansea.
Hall
Joseph
Retitement
1914
05
136
Has retired after 33 years service in the Marine Superintendent's Office, Holyhead.
Hall
William
Obituary
1918
12
317
Sig. Hall, Cheshire Regiment, formerly a junior clerk at Abergavenny, was killed in action on 9th September.
Hamer
A
Obituary
1918
02
54
Rev.Hamer, late Station Master at Llandilo Bridge, died on 12th December. After leaving the service of the Company he entered the ministry and accepted the pastorate at Seven Sisters.
07 October 2010
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Surname
Forename
Type
Hammond
Charles
Retirement
Hancock
William
Hancock
Month
Page
Themes
1921
02
45
Mr Hammond, Goods Guard at Craven Arms, retired on 31st December, after 47 years' service.
Retirement
1914
12
354
After 50 years' service, Inspector Hancock has retired from the Company.
John Charles
Retirement
1918
03
74
Mr Hancock, ganger at Roade, has retired after 42 years' service. He has been an assiduous worker for the Railway Benevolent Institution and has always interested himself in his fellows.
Hancock
William Tucker
Obituary
1918
09
242
Mr Hancock, late of Llandilo, died on 16th July, aged 69. He retired in 1914 after 50 years' service.
Hancock
Percy
Obituary
1922
01
28
Mr Hancock, Chief Goods Clerk, Llandrindod Wells, died on 15th November, aged 31.
Handley
Tom
Retirement
1922
09
264
Mr Handley, Lineman, Telegraph Dept.Llandovery, has retired after 48 years' service.
Hanway
Patrick
Retirement
1921
08
193
Mr Hanway, Dublin (North Wall), retired on 29th June. He joined the Company in 1878.
Hardman
JW
Retirement
1918
09
240
Mr Hardman, Crewe, retired on 2nd August after 44 years' service.
Hargreaves
Samuel Taylor
Obituary
1913
07
229
Died on 16th May, aged 65. Mr Hargreaves retired in 1909 from the position of Cashier at Leeds.
Harley
Spencer
Obituary
1915
03
98
Mr Harley, who was given charge of the North Staffordshire District in 1912, has died.
Harries
John
Retirement
1922
06
175
Mr Harries, Signalman, Swansea, has retired after 25 years' service, at the age of 55, owing to ill health. Mr Harries has had much army service, serving with the Welch Regiment in the South African War.
Harris
Charles
Congratulations
1913
01
29
Depot stableman, Curzon Street, Birmingham. On 2nd November 1912 assisted in rescuing ten people from a burning house. The Company have sent him a cheque in recognisition of his plucky action.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Harris
Eustace C
Obituary
Harris
A Le M
Harrison
Month
Page
Themes
1918
02
53
Pte.Harris, R.N.V.R., formerly in the Chief Engineer's Office, Euston, was killed in action on 4th November. He was 22 years of age.
Obituary
1916
03
99
Lance-Corporal Harris, No.2559, 2/3rd Battn.London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), formerly in the Assistant Goods Manager's Office at Euston, died on 24th November at the age of 22.
B
Retirement
1915
03
95
Mr Harrison, Foreman of the Spring Making Dept.at the Earlestown Wagon Works, has retired after 56 years' service.
Harrison
John
Obituary
1915
02
68
Mr Harrison, late Engineman, Stockport, has died on 6th December, aged 58, after a long illness.
Harrison
Joseph
Retirement
1919
12
248
Mr Harrison, Station Master at Edge Hill, retired on 31st October, aged 65. He had been with the Company for 52 years.
Hartles
Henry
Obituary
1913
09
279
Driver Hartles was accidentally killed at Euston Station on 27th June. He had completed over 50 years' service with the Company.
Harvey
John
Retirement
1914
04
106
Mr Harvey retired from his position of Platform Porter, Willesden Juction on 14th February, after 42 years' service.
Hasker
G
Obituary
1916
06
186
Mr Hasker, late Shipping Office Clerk, Broad Street, died on 14th April, age 64. After working for over 48 years, he retired in October 1911.
Hawkins
FL
Obituary
1921
06
148
Mr Hawkins, District Superintendent's Office, Euston, died on 12th May, aged 44. He entered the service in 1891. His daughter was born a few days after his death.
Haynes
John
Retirement
1913
04
134
Stationmaster at Milverton for 25 years, he retired at the beginning of March.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Heaps
James
Retirement
Heath
Thomas
Heath
Month
Page
Themes
1922
05
151
Mr Heaps, M.B.E., the District Coal Traffic Agent at Wigan, has retired, after 47 years' service. He joined the service in 1874 and in 1904 he was appointed as the first District Traffice Agent for the Lancashire and Cheshire Collieries.
Obituary
1920
09
205
Mr Heath, late Racing Traffic Inspector, Nuneaton, has died. He retired 6 years ago.
Thomas
Retirement
1914
11
319
Inspector Heath has retired after 47 years, 30 of which he has been engaged in looking after the racehorse traffic for the Company.
Heathcote
Herbert Robert
Retirement
1921
04
97
Mr Heathcote, General Manager's Dept., has retired after nearly 50 years' service.
Hedge
GT
Career resume
1912
06
78
Promoted to Outdoor Goods Manager after a service of over 31 years.
Hedge
W
Retirement
1922
01
24
Mr Hedge, Station Master, Rugby, has recently retired after 43 years' service.
Heeley
J
Retirement
1922
09
268
Mr Heeley, late Chief Surveyor of the Estate Dept.Euston, retired in December after 40 years' service.
Henson
Philip
Retirement
1917
05
129
Guard Henson retired from the Company's service on the 70th anniversary of his birthday having completed 51 years.
Henton
Cecil
Obituary
1916
11
338
Mr Henton, 12th Batt.R.W.Regiment, formerly Goods Clerk at Rugby, died of his wounds in France on 9th September. He was 20.
Herberts
Richard Potter
Obituary
1916
10
311
Mr Herberts, late of the Electrical Dept., Works, Crewe, has died, aged 72.
Hewetson
JJ
Retirement
1915
06
189
Mr Hewetson for many years attached to the Broad Street Traffic Superindendent's Staff as Chief Check Clerk, London District, retired on 30th November last after 43 years' service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Hewitt
Harold
Obituary
Hewson
Thomas
Hibbert
Month
Page
Themes
1916
12
381
Private Hewitt, 6th Batt.Cheshire Regiment, formerly a cleaner at Edgeley Loco Shed, died in France on 14th October. He was 21 years old.
Congratulations
1913
02
59
Porter, North Wall Station. Has been presented with a parchment certificate from the Royal Humane Society for rescuing a man from the River Liffey. He also received a cheque & certificate from the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust.
Matthew
Obituary
1918
01
26
Mr Hibbert, Stockport Loco., died on 31st October, aged 59.
Hichens
William Lionel
Portrait
1918
12
291
Portrait of Mr W L Hichens, A Director of the Company.
Hickman
WH
Retirement
1922
01
26
Mr Hickman, Passenger Agent at Wolverhampton, has retired after 47 years' service.
Higgins
John
Obituary
1917
10
262
Mr Higgins, R.N.V.R., formerly of the Marine Dept., lost his life in the sinking of one of H.M.Minesweepers on 22nd May.
Higgins
George
Obituary
1915
05
160
Mr Higgins, late Signalman at Fenny Stratford, died on 25th March, aged 69.
Higginson
Robert J
War news
1916
10
306
2nd-Lieut. Higginson, 5th King's Own, formerly on the staff on the District Superintendent at Lancaster, has been reported missing since 14th August.
Highcock
T
Retirement
1914
04
107
Mr Highcock, Driver at Longsight, has retired aged 70 after 52 years' service.
Hill
GC
War news
1917
03
74
Sergt. Hill, of the R.E., formerly a coach finisher in the Wolverton Carriage Works, has been awarded the D.C.M., the Military Medal, and also the Medal of St.George 1st Class (Russian decoration) for conspicuous and consistent gallantry during operations. His brother, Fitter R Hill, R.H.A., was also decorated with the Croix de Guerre.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Hill
GC
War news
Hill
RE
Hill
Photo Year
Month
Page
Themes
1917
01
22
Sergt. Hill, R.E., No.4 Depot Company, formerly a finisher in the Carriage Dept., Wolverton, has been awarded the D.C.M., the Military Medal and also the Medal of St.George, 1st Class (Russian Decoration) for conspicuous and consistant gallantry.
War news
1916
08
245
Lieut.Hill, Royal Engineers, formerly Assistant District Engineer, Stafford, has been mentioned in despatches by General Haig.
Retirement
1921
04
100
Mr Hill, deputy clerk in charge at the Telegraph Office, Nuneaton, retired on 31st December, after 48 years' service.
Hill
Herbert J
War news
1918
02
47
Major Hill, Royal Engineers, formerly Assistant Telegraph Inspector at Stafford, has thrice been mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig's despatches and received the D.S.O. in the New Year's Honours.
Hills
RW
Obituary
1918
01
24
Mr Hills, formerly of the Assistant's Goods Manager's Office, Euston, died on 6th December. He had only been retired for 6 months.
Retirement
1914
10
290
Retired on 31st August, after 43 years' service, the past 34 of which were spent at Willesden.
Hilsden Hiron
C
Retirement
1921
06
144
Mr Hiron, Station Master at Leamington and Warwick, retired on 31st March, after 43 years' service.
Hiron
JS
Obituary
1918
07
187
Pte.Hiron, Royal Sussex Regiment, formerly junior clerk, Rugby, was killed in action on 22nd March.
Hitchcock
SR
Obituary
1918
11
287
Cadet Hitchcock, R.A.F., formerly in the Buying and Sales Dept. Euston, died on 4th October, aged 27.
Hodder
Harry
Retirement
1920
03
58
Mr Hodder, Station Master, Broome, retired on 31st January. He joined the Company in 1872.
Hodder
William
Obituary
1919
07
146
Mr Hodder, Station Master at Clydach, died on 24th April. He entered the service in 1873 and was appointed Station Master in 1888.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Hodge
WF
Obituary
Hodgson
A
Holden
Month
Page
Themes
1916
12
380
Corporal Hodge, of the Bedford Regiment, formerly in the Goods Dept., Bedford, was killed in action in France on 28th September. He was 19 years old.
Retirement
1916
04
122
Mr Hodgson, Goods Agent at Heckmondwike and District Representative for the Spen Valley, has retired after 39 years' service.
William John
Obituary
1914
06
179
Died on April 1st, age 28. As an acting agent he had a splendid career before him and was a popular member of the London District Superintendent's staff.
Holding
Henry
Retirement
1913
10
296
At the age of 65, Mr Holding has retired from the service at Garston Docks. "Harry" as he is known has seen 51 years' service.
Holdsworth
Charles
Retirement
1917
04
103
Mr Holdsworth, Dewsbury, has retired after 45 years' service with the Company in various capacities.
Holland
GE
re: steamer "Greenore"
1912
08
104
Commander Holland, C.I.E., D.S.O. is Marine Superintendent to the L.& N.W.R. Co. who have taken over the cross-channel turbine steamer "Greenore" .
Holland-Hibbert
AH
Portrait
1918
10
244
Portrait of The Hon. A H Holland-Hibbert, A Director of the Company.
Holley
H
Obituary
1915
11
358
Sergt. Holley, of the 6th Northants Regiment, formerly Signalman at Castle Ashby, died on 10th September from gun-shot wounds, aged 27. Sergt. Holley was promoted to sergent on the field only 3 days before he was wounded.
Holt
James
Obituary
1914
09
266
Died on 1st July, aged 67. Mr Holt retired from his position of Inspector of the Permanent-Way Dept., Willesden in 1912.
Holt
H
Retirement
1920
12
301
Mr Holt, yard-master, Bushbury, retired on 31st July, after 48 years' service.
Holt
JM
Obituary
1917
12
313
Mr Holt, third engineer, formerly a fitter in the loco sheds, was killed at sea by enemy action. He was only 22 years of age, and had previously been twice torpedoed.
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Forename
Type
Honeyborn
George
Retirement
Horabin
W
Horne
Month
Page
Themes
1920
08
181
Mr Honeyborn, Accounts Office, Camden, has retired after 41 years' service.
Retirement
1915
04
117
Mr Horabin has retired from Crewe after 42 years' service.
David
Retirement
1921
01
24
Mr Horne who has been in charge at Wellingborough Station for 18 years, has retired after 47 years' service.
Horne
LW
Portrait
1916
02
35
Portrait of Mr L W Horne, Superindendent of the Line.
Houghton
John
Obituary
1919
04
81
Mr Houghton, late Outdoor Assistant to the Mineral Traffic Manager, died on 26th February. He had only been retired for 2 months before his death.
Houghton
William
Presentation
1919
06
122
On 10th May, to mark his retirement after 51 years' service, Mr Houghton, late Chief Clerk at Liverpool Road Goods Station, was presented with a wallet containing £72, which had been subscribed to by members of the staff and traders in the district.
Howard
William
Obituary
1914
04
111
Died on 30th Jan.aged 49. Mr Howard was Foreman at Crewe Transip Shed. He joined the service at 11 years old.
Howell
Ernest
Article
1915
08
241
Mr Howell, Fireman in the Swansea Locomotuve Shed, has constructed a very interesting model railway which has been staged for public exhibition with funds from collections going towards the NUR widows and orphans.
Hoyland
GN
Obituary
1918
02
51
Trooper Hoyland, Royal Horse Guards, formerly at Dewsbury Goods Station, has died from wounds received in action. He was 25 years old.
Hudleston
Harold Robert
Obituary
1916
08
246
Second Lieut.Hudleston12th Batt.Middlesex Regiment, formerly on the Solicitor's Staff at Euston, was killed in action on 2nd July.
Hudson
Henry
Obituary
1918
01
26
Mr Hudson, Gloucester Regiment, formerly a cleaner in the Carriage Dept.at Swansea, died in France on 31st October. He was 23 years old and had only been in France for a few weeks.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Hudson
Richard Edward
Obituary
Hughes
John
Hughes
Month
Page
Themes
1920
08
185
Mr Hudson, Signalman, Swansea and Bucknell, died on 18th June. He was 28 years old.
Obituary
1916
01
29
Mr Hughes of the Expenditure Dept., Euston, has died at the age of 42. He was a well known figure in the sporting world.
Edward William
War news
1918
09
238
Cpl.Hughes, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, formerly booking clerk at Brynmawr, has been awarded the Belgian Croix-de-Guerre.
Hughes
Charlie
War news
1918
11
284
L-Cpl. Hughes, Light Railway Operating Corps., France, formerly at Swansea, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. He is 21 years of age.
Hughes
H
Obituary
1917
07
189
Sergt. Hughes, late of the Goods Rates Office, Euston, has died in France from wounds sustained during heavy fighting on 15th April.
Hughes
WR
Obituary
1918
12
316
Gunner Hughes, M.G.C., formerly number taker at Swansea, has been killed in action in France.
Hughes
S Howell
Obituary
1921
09
217
Mr Hughes, Station Master, Chester - Caerwys, died on 18th June, aged 33.
Hughes
Gladys
Obituary
1919
06
125
Miss Hughes, in the office of the Coal Controller, died on 3rd May, aged 22.
Hughes
John
Golden Wedding
1922
06
174
Mr Hughes, who retired in 1920 after 55 years' service, and Mrs Hughes, celebrated their Golden Wedding on 28th April. They were married in Birkenhead and have had 16 children. Mr Hughes was one of the founders in 1897 of the game of Bowls. He is familiarly known as "Daddy Hughes".
Hughes
John
Congratulations
1915
01
26
Mr Hughes of the Transfer Office, Euston, has completed 50 years' service.
Hughes
John
Retirement
1920
05
107
Mr Hughes, Transfer Office, Euston, has retired after completing 55 years' service.
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Forename
Type
Hughes
Joseph
Retirement
Hughes
JE
Humphreys
Month
Page
Themes
1913
02
104
Retired from the Stationmastership of Bangor, a post he has occupied for about 13 years. Since he entered the service in 1866 he had passed through all the grades.
Obituary
1918
12
316
Pte.Hughes, S.W.B., formerly at Deganwy, was killed in action on 18th October.
JG
Portrait
1913
11
320
Portrait of J.G. Humphreys District Goods Manager, Curzon Street Station, Bitmingham.
Humphreys
Richard
Retirement
1922
10
299
Mr Humpreys, Goods Agent, North Wall, Dublin, retired on 30th June, after 44 years' service, 39 of them in Ireland.
Humphreys
John
Retirement
1914
01
19
Retired after 43 years' service from the Bank Quay Goods Staff at Warrington.
Humphreys
Charles
Retirement
1916
07
213
Mr Humphreys, Station Master at Lime Street, has retired after 39 years' service.
Humphries
AM
Obituary
1917
04
107
Mr Humphries of the Superindentent's Dept., Broad Street Station, died on 13th February. He joined the Company in 1879 at the age of 16.
Hunneybell
CV
Obituary
1918
04
108
Pte.Hunneybell, formerly a porter at Heckmondwike, has been reported dead after an engagement on the Western Front on 20th September. He was 20 years of age.
Hunphreys
William
Retirement
1922
10
301
Mr Humphreys, ticket collector, Hatch End, has retired after 50 years' service.
Hunt
Isaac
Retirement
1915
07
219
Mr Hunt, the "Outside Foreman" at the Goods Dept., Widnes Dock, has retired after 43 years' service.
Hunt
WH
Retirement
1920
12
300
Mr Hunt, Garston Agent, has retired after 43 years' service.
Hunt
SH
Portrait
1919
02
23
Portrait of Mr S H Hunt, Chief Goods Manager.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Hunt
Richard J
Retirement
Hutchings
George
Hutchinson
Month
Page
Themes
1913
06
197
Known throughout the system as "Jimmy", Mr Hunt has retired from Rugby after 43 years' service with the Company.
Retirement
1920
08
177
Mr Hutchings, Goods Guard, Abergavenny, retired on 15th April, after 53 years' service.
Thomas
Retirement
1916
12
369
Mr Hutchinson has retired from Hartford Signal Box after spending 42 years in the service of the Company.
Ilett
JP
Retirement
1917
02
52
Mr Ilett, ticket collector at Nuneaton, has retired after 52 years' service.
Irwin
RC
Portrait
1922
01
02
Portrait of Mr R C Irwin, Secretary, L & NW Railway.
Isaac
JC
Portrait
1913
09
280
Portrait of J.C. Isaac Chief Accountant.
Ivens
Frank H H
War news
1916
05
147
2nd Lieut. Ivens was given his commission in the 15th Royal Fusiliers on January 21st. Prior to the outbreak of War he was employed as Chief and Accounts Clerk at Ebbw Vale.
Jackson
JN
Retirement
1920
06
135
Major Jackson, Chief Draughtsman, Crewe, retired on 30th April, after being the Chief Draughtsman there for 35 years.
Jackson
FW
Obituary
1917
10
259
Private Jackson, East Yorkshire Regiment, formerly in the Leeds Goods Dept., has died in action in France.
Jackson
J
Obituary
1916
01
32
Private Jackson, No.6959, 7th East Yorkshire Regiment, formerly Capstanman at Huddesfield Joint Goods Station, died whilst serving with the Expeditionary Force in France. He was 28 years old, and leaves a wife and 5 children.
Jackson
George
Obituary
1919
12
251
Mr Jackson, late leading fitter at Willesden, died on 26th October.
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Forename
Type
Jackson
John
Obituary
Jakeman
G
James
Month
Page
Themes
1915
05
161
Private Jackson has died at the age of 69. He was for many years in the Crewe Railway Engineers' Battalion, and formerly a soldier of distinguished record. The last few years of his life he had been a Chelsea pensioner.
Retirement
1913
02
105
Retired from the Carriage Department, Euston after 46 years' service with the Company.
RL
Retirement
1922
08
234
Mr James, shipping foreman, Swansea, retired on 30th June. He joined the service in 1879 and was a familiar figure at the South Dock.
James
William
Obituary
1918
08
215
Mr James, Goods Guard, Llandovery, died on 15th June. He was 33 years of age.
James
Philip
Retirement
1920
07
157
Mr James, Goods Guard, Llandovery, retired on 31st March. He joined the service in 1874.
James
John
Retirement
1921
04
99
Mr James, signalman at Llandrindod Wells, has retired, aged 70, after 47 years' service.
James
Charles
Obituary
1917
06
160
Mr James, late Goods Yard Foreman, Newport Pagnell, has died. He was an interesting veteran of the railway world. In the early fifties, before Newport Pagnell was linked to the outer world by railway communication he was employed as a drover.
James
Edgar
Obituary
1920
12
302
Inspector James, Leominster, died on 1st October, aged 61. He joined the service in 1876, anf his total service was 44 years.
James
Edwin
Retirement
1921
01
24
Mr James, Driver, Abergavenny, retired on 15th October after 52 years with the Company at the Abergavenny Shed.
Jarvis
Patrick R
Award
1919
05
99
Sergt.Jarvis on the staff at Swansea District Traffic Superintendent's Office, has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Jefcoate
George
Retirement
Jenkins
John
Jenkins
Month
Page
Themes
1920
04
88
Mr Jefcoate, Willesden, has retired at the age of 75, after 61 years' service. In 1914 he finished at Willesden with having never once been absent or late. Owing to the war, however, he was found a position at Camden, where he continued to be a most useful man.
Obituary
1916
12
380
Mr Jenkins, Wagon Examiner and Chargeman at Builth Road, died on 6th November, aged 72. He was one of the oldest railwaymen in the Central Wales District, having been in the service for nearly 50 years.
William
Retirement
1919
10
209
Mr Jenkins, Signalman at Gowerton, has retired after 30 years' service.
Jepson
WA
Portrait
1913
10
299
Portrait of W.A. Jepson Assistant Goods Manager.
Johns
DW
Leaving
1913
08
255
Station Master at Bucknell he has taken an appointment on one of the Canadian Railways.
Johnson
GE
Obituary
1916
12
380
Private Johnson of the Grenadier Guards, formerly a clerk at Burton-on-Trent Goods, has died from wounds received in action.
Johnson
Henry
Retirement
1921
09
210
Detective Johnson, Euston, has retired at the age of 74. Before he retired he was the oldest Railway Detective in the country.
Johnson
T
Promotion
1913
07
227
On 10th April a presentation was made to Mr Johnson by the staff at London Road on the occasion of his promotion to Chief-Inspector at Stockport.
Johnson
JJ
Obituary
1921
03
78
Mr Johnson, late of the Expenditure Dept.,Euston, died on the 23rd January, aged 33. He held the "1915 Star" and the Territorial Long Service Medal.
Johnson
W
Retirement
1915
03
90
Mr Johnson, Inspector, Holyhead, has retired after 44 years' service.
Johnstone
S
Retirement
1922
02
55
Mr Johnstone, foreman, Carriage Dept. retired on 31st December, after 42 years' service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Jolliffe
Jno.Wm.
Retirement
Jones
Charles
Jones
Month
Page
Themes
1915
11
316
Mr Jolliffe, Assistant Secretary to the L.& N.W. Insurance and Provident and Pension Societies, has retired after 45 years' service.
Retirement
1918
05
124
Mr Jones, Goods foreman at Delph for over 40 years, retired on 15th March.
Oliver
Retirement
1921
05
118
Alderman Jones, Station Master, Carmarthen, retired on 16th January, after over 52 years' service.
Jones
E
Obituary
1913
04
134
Mrs E Jones, formerly at Manchester, passed away on 5th March. Mrs Jones joined the service in 1880 and retired in 1912.
Jones
David
Retirement
1921
07
167
Mr Jones, signalman at Ty Trist Box, Tredgar, has retired. He joined the Company in 1876.
Jones
RA
Retirement
1917
11
285
Mr Jones, Chief Canvasser for London, retired at the end of August after 40 years' service.
Jones
WHB
Obituary
1922
02
58
Mr Jones, late Locomotive Running Superintendent, Crewe, died on 1st January, aged 66. He retired in 1919.
Jones
WL
Obituary
1922
02
57
Mr Jones, passenger guard, Bristol, died on 2nd November, aged 59.
Jones
H
Obituary
1921
02
52
Mr Jones, the Head of the Rates Section of the Chief Goods Manager's Office, died on 16th January, aged 51.
Jones
Daniel
Obituary
1921
03
78
Mr Jones, "Dan", the late Station Master at Swansea Bay, died on 13th January.
Jones
ET
Retirement
1913
07
226
Retired after 46 years' service. He worked as Breaksman in Manchester for the last 7 years, working on one particular train - the Buxton Mail. To keep occupied Mr Jones has taken a tobacconist shop at 158a Gorton Lane, Manchester.
Jones
Owen
Obituary
1915
06
192
Mr Jones, Driver, Speke Junction, died on 28th March, aged 56.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Jones
William
Obituary
Jones
WHB
Jones
Month
Page
Themes
1915
06
192
Mr Jones, Engineman, Carmarthen, died on 25th February, aged 63.
Portrait
1916
07
189
Portrait of Mr W H B Jones, Running Superindendent for the whole of the Company's system.
J
War news
1916
10
302
Private Jones (R.W.F.) formerly extra porter at Llandudno Junction, was wounded in October in France and has since undergone 36 operations. He is now making favourable progress.
Jones
Joseph
Appointment
1913
02
68
Has been appointed station-master at Euston
Jones
Francis E
Obituary
1917
05
134
Private Jones, Royal Fusiliers, formerly in the Drawing Office at Longsight, Manchester, was killed in action in France on 17th February.
Jones
Herbert
Obituary
1917
03
82
Sergeant Jones, Police Dept., Broad Street and Camden, died on 3rd February as a result of an accident. He was 57.He had been in the Police Dept. for over 30 years.
Jones
RA
Retirement
1918
02
48
Mr Jones, the London Chief Canvasser of the Company, has retired after 51 years' service.
Jones
JC
War news
1918
10
262
Sgnlr.Jones, R.N.V.R., formerly a Messenger in the Swansea Goods Dept., left the Railway in 1915, when under 16, by representing himself to be older and joined the Navy. In his 3 years of service he has been rescued from the water 3 times, despite his experiences he has vowed to carry on.
Jones
J
War news
1917
04
107
Sapper Jones, formerly Goods Porter at Holyhead, has been awarded the Military Medal.
Jones
Owen
Obituary
1918
07
187
Gunner Jones, R.F.A., formerly a clerk at Padeswood, died in action in France on 9th April.
Jones
J
Portrait
1920
12
282
Portrait of Mr J Jones, Station Master at Euston.
Jones
David
Obituary
1917
02
53
Mr Jones, Engineman, Loco Dept., Camarthen, died on 7th December, aged 49. He joined the Company in 1883.
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Forename
Type
Jones
Arthur
Retirement
Jones
W
Jordon
Month
Page
Themes
1915
02
61
Mr Jones has retired from the position of Head of the Audit Dept. after 50 years' service.
Retirement
1919
11
225
Mr Jones, late Station Master at Cynghody, has recently retired after at the age of 65, after 46 years' service.
HJ
Retirement
1920
08
177
Mr Jordon, District Inspector, Goods Dept.,Rugby, retired on 31st March. He joined the service in 1879.
Joseph
Edward
Obituary
1919
12
251
Nr Joseph, ganger, Swansea, died on 11th November. He had been with the Company since 1881.
Judkins
RL
Retirement
1922
09
264
Mr Judkins, shunter, Colwich, recently retired after over 45 years' service.
Kay
Harry
Obituary
1917
02
53
Driver Kay, Loco. Dept., Stockport, died on 22nd November, aged 54. He joined the Company in 1879.
Keable
W
Award
1916
10
302
Sergt. Keable, formerly Gang Labourer in the Permanent Way Dept., Stockport, has been awarded the Military Medal for Bravery in the field at High Wood on 31st July.
Keatley
H
Obituary
1916
12
381
Mr Keatley of the 7th Sherwood Forresters, formerly a clerk with the District Coal Traffic Agent, Nottingham, was killed in action in France on 1st July. He was 21 years old.
Kemp
William
Retirement
1913
06
196
On 31st May, Mr Kemp retired from the service at Broad Street.
Kendal
G
Long service
1916
08
244
Mr Kendal, a smith in Crewe Works, has completed 60 years' service.
Kenyon
Lord
Portrait
1919
03
41
Portrait of Colonel The Rt.Hon.Lord Kenyon, K.C.V.O. A Director of the Company.
Kerr
Alexander
Obituary
1913
02
73
Chief Foreman in Crewe Works, he died on the 14th December 1912 aged 77. He had been in the employ of the Company for over 50 years. He was one of the Vice-Presidents of Crewe Mechanics' Institute.
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Forename
Type
Kershaw
John A
Obituary
Keys
George F
Keyworth
Month
Page
Themes
1915
05
160
Mr Kershaw, Cloakroom Attendant, Huddesfield Station, died on 29th March, aged 28.
Retirement
1913
02
71
Coaching Department, Willesden Juction. Retiring after 40 years' experience. The most notable feature of his temperament was his conscientiousness.
AE
Obituary
1916
04
129
Bombardier Keyworth, 2nd East Lancs R.F.A.and attached to the District Accounts Office, Manchester, died on 10th February, aged 28.
Killan
William
Obituary
1919
07
145
Mr Killan, late Station Master at Llandrindod Wells, has died. He came there as Station Master soon after the opening of the railway when the place was very small and retired in 1902.
Killip
JR
Obituary
1916
03
98
Petty Officer Killip, formerly in the Manager's Staff Office at Waterloo, was killed at Gallipoli on 21st December. He was 24 years of age.
King
Richard
Obituary
1914
03
77
Died on 28th Jan. Mr King, Draughtsman at the Earlstown Wagon Works for 41 years.
King
JE
Obituary
1916
08
248
Private King, King's Liverpool Regiment, formerly with the District Traffic Superintendent's Office, Chester and Conway, was killed on 27th June.
Kingston
C
Retirement
1921
03
77
Mr Kingston, Goods Agent at Watford, has retired after 47 years' service.
Kinselle
HM
Appointment
1914
02
43
Has been appointed Chief Clerk to the General Manager.
Kinsman
FP
Portrait
1921
02
29
Portrait of Mr F.P.Kinsman District Goods Manager, Manchester.
Kirby
T
Obituary
1916
06
185
Mr Kirby, Goods Guard at Chester and Birkenhead, died on 3rd February as a result of an accident. He had been in the service of the Company for 41 years.
Kirk
A
Obituary
1918
08
214
2nd Cpl. Kirk, R.O.D.,R.E., formerly a porter at Winslow, was killed in action on 27th May.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Lakin
John
Obituary
Lambert
W
Lambourne
Month
Page
Themes
1914
12
356
One of the Company's veteran Passenger Guards died on 16th October aged 83. Mr Lakin retired 14 years ago from Walsall after 50 years' service
Obituary
1921
04
102
Mr Lambert, Station Master at Barr's Court, Hereford, has died.
Lord
Portrait
1919
06
104
Col.The Rt.Hon.Lord Lambourne,C.V.O. A Director of the Company.
Langham
William
Obituary
1920
11
250
Mr Langham, Willesden, died on 5th October. Aged 59. He retired in 1918.
Langham
Miss
Interest
1917
02
49
Miss Langham who took over the position held by her father at Highbury Station is now a travelling examiner, the only one of her sex on the North London Railway.
Latter
George
Obituary
1917
03
80
Mr Latter, Foreman Examiner in the Wagon Dept., Craven Arms, died on 6th December. He joined the Company in 1871.
Laughton
William S
Retirement
1914
01
19
Mr Laughton has retired from Welton Station. He was a travelling Ticket Examiner for nearly 20 years, he was also a capable ambulance man and carried a small "first-aid" outfit with him wherever he went.
Lawley
Arthur
Portrait
1921
04
81
The Hon.Sir Arthur Lawley, G.C.S.I. A Director of the Company
Lawrence
Charles Napier
Portrait
1921
12
267
Portrait of The Hon.Charles Napier Lawrence, Chairman of the Company.
Lawrence
Charles Napier
Portrait
1917
03
57
Portrait of The Hon. Charles Napier Lawrence, Deputy Chairman of the Company.
Lawson
H
Retirement
1917
06
155
Mr Lawson, Chief Clerk to the District Goods Manager, Leeds, has retired after 49 years'service.
Lawson
Joseph
Retirement
1922
12
369
Mr Lawson, Driver, Netherfield and Colwick, retired on 25th October. At the age of 70, after 48 years' service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Lee
James
Retirement
Leeson
Henry
Lever
Month
Page
Themes
1918
01
21
Mr Lee, Chargeman, Signal Dept., Carnarvon, recently retired after 42 years' service. At his presentation, all the speakers gave unqualified testimony to his cheery disposition and his readiness to help those in trouble.
91st birthday
1922
03
88
Mr Leeson, an old servant of the Company who retired at the age of 70, has now celebrated his 91st birthday. He joined the Company in 1844 and spent the whole of his career at Welton.
Thomas
War news
1917
08
210
Pte.Lever, Manchester Regiment, formerly Goods Checker at Leeds, recently succeeded in making his escape from a German prison camp and getting safely to this country. He was in the hands of the enemy for nearly three years.
Lever
John
Retirement
1914
03
71
Has retired from the post of Claims Inspector at Manchester after 46 years' service.
Lewis
HJ
War news
1918
02
46
Sgt.Lewis of the Welsh Regiment, formerly Under Shunter at Abergavenny, has been awarded the Military Medal for the work he did in an attack in France on 20th September.
Lewis
William
Obituary
1920
04
90
Mr Lewis, on the clerical staff of the Goods Dept.,Holyhead, died on 7th February, aged 56. He had 42 years of service with the Company.
Lewis
Arthur
War news
1918
06
157
Corpl.(Act.Sgt.) Lewis, Inniskilling Fusiliers, formerly a clerk in the Goods Dept.Carmarthen, is a prisoner of war in the hands of the Germans, having been captured in France.
Lewis
Alfred
Retirement
1917
05
129
Mr Lewis, Forman Painter at Builth Road, retired on 31st December, after 42 years' service.
Lewis
GC
War news
1917
05
126
Rifleman Lewis, fomerly of the Goods Dept., Shrewsburt, has been awarded the Military Medal for continuous excellent service in front line observation.
Liddall
A
Retirement
1918
11
282
Mr Liddall, late chief booking clerk at Euston, retired at the end of September, after 45 years' service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Liddell
A
Obituary
Linaker
AFR
Linaker
Month
Page
Themes
1914
05
144
Died on 28th March. Mr Liddell retired in 1911 as Engine Driver at Camden after 52 years' service.
War news
1915
06
190
Private Linaker, of the Liverpool Scottish, and late of the D.S.O., Manchester, has been wounded and is in hospital in France. He writes to his mother that there is no danger, only inconvenience.
AFR
Obituary
1919
01
22
Lt.Linaker, Loyal North Lancs, formerly a clerk in the D.S.O., Manchester, was killed during an engagement on the Western Front on 9th September.
Lindsay
TW
War service
1915
04
121
Sergt.Lindsay, who was a Porter Guard at Broad Street until the outbreak of war, has made rapid strides since he joined the forces on 31st August as a gunner, promoted to corporal and has recently been made a sargeant.
Lines
George
Obituary
1919
11
231
Mr Lines, Boilermaker, Rugby, has died at the age of 61.
Lingley
ST
War news
1917
09
234
Corpl.Lingley, Scots Guards, formerly at Haydon Square, has bben awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery.
Little
Arnold
Obituary
1914
07
209
Died on 18th April, aged 52. Mr Little was a valued member of the Society of Friends, he was also deeply interested in Home Mission work and in Foreign Missions.
Liversedge
T
Obituary
1919
05
101
Pte.Liversedge, 1/5th York and Lancaster Regiment, checker at Huddersfield, has been officially declared dead.
Lloyd
Ernest
Retirement
1921
08
191
Mr Lloyd, Office of the Superintendent of the Line, has retired after 45 years' service.
Lloyd
AL
Obituary
1919
05
100
Mr Lloyd, late Chief Cashier, has died at the age of 67.
Lloyd
AL
Portrait
1914
10
269
Portrait of Mr A L Lloyd, Chief Cashier of the Company.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Lloyd
GW
War news
Lloyd
Christmas
Lloyd
Month
Page
Themes
1918
03
74
Co.Sgt.Maj. Lloyd, King's Liverpool Regiment, formerly assistant foreman at Liverpool, was presented with the D.C.M. at a ceremony on 31st January. C.S.M.Lloyd has a long service history having been through the South African War before voluntarily joining up at the outbreak of the present conflict.
Obituary
1915
01
35
Mt Lloyd, Signalman, Elba Box, Gowerton, died on the 27th November, aged 41, after a 2 year illness. He had been with the Company for 15 years.
Richard
Obituary
1922
04
124
Mr Lloyd, Engineman, Loco.Dept. Llandovery, died on 8th February, aged 66. "Dick" had completed 49 years' service.
Lloyd
WH
Obituary
1919
04
81
Lce.Cpl.Lloyd, 2/1st Montgomeryshire Yeomanry, formerly porter signalman at Gowerton, died on 4th November in hospital in Rouen.
Lloyd
AL
Retirement
1917
05
154
Mr Lloyd, late Chief Cashier, Euston, retired on 30th April. He joined the service in 1868 as an apprentice in the Audit Office and became Chief Cashier in 1911.
Retirement
1920
09
205
Inspector Locke, Victoria Park Station, retired on 17th July, after 43 years' service. The photgraph also shows his 3 sons, Frederick, Walter and Amos, all are employed by the Company.
Locke
Photo Year
Lodge
Charles W
Retirement
1916
11
334
Mr Lodge, Goods Agent at Cardiff, retired on 30th September, after 46 years' service.
Loggie
FG
Retirement
1917
09
230
Mr Loggie,Outdoor Representative, Birmingham, has retired after 48 years' service. He has been a well known figure in railway life.
Lomas
James
Obituary
1916
07
217
Mr Lomas, Engineman, Stockport, died on May 10th aged 64. He had worked for the Company for 43 years.
Lomas
Beaumont W
Retirement
1915
11
352
Mr Lomas, Chief Office Assistant, Engineer's Office, Crewe, has retired after 42 years' service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Longmate
Robert
Retirement
Longthorne
WG
Longthorne
Month
Page
Themes
1914
05
141
After 33 years' service, Mr Longmate retired on the 29th January at Sheffield.
Military experience
1915
06
186
Lance-Corporal Longthorne, of the 1st Herts Regiment, and lately of the Camden Accounts Staff, was, within two months of his enlisting, in the trenches.
WG
War news
1917
02
36
Sergt.Longthorne, Herts.Regiment, formerly at Camden, has been awarded the Military Medal.
Ludgate
HG
Retirement
1914
09
264
Mr Ludgate who has been Station Master at Althorp Park since the line was opened in 1881 has retired.
Lunn
Richard
Obituary
1916
01
28
Mr Lunn, late Station Inspector, Brondesbury, died on 22nd November, aged 57. He retired in June 1913 due to failing health.
Lunn
Richard D
Retirement
1913
08
252
Station Inspector, Brondesbury, has had to retire due to an accident received in the course of his duties.
Luty
L
Retirement
1920
12
300
Mr Luty, Coventry, retired on 20th October, after 45 years' service.
Lymer
George
Retirement
1914
04
104
Chief Telegraph Clerk at Stafford retired after 44 years' service.
Lymer
George
War news
1916
12
373
Cpl.Lymer of the Coldstream Guards, formerly of the Rolling Stock Dept., Crewe, is recovering from he effects of a machine gun bullet wound which he sustained in the charge on 15th September.
Lyon
Harry
Retirement
1918
05
129
Mr Lyon, Clothing Stores Office, Euston, retired on 4th March after 46 years' service.
Machen
H
Obituary
1919
02
39
Pte.Machen, formerly junior clerk at Sheffield, has died from pneumonia.
Macpherson
George
Portrait
1921
06
126
Mr G Macpherson, A Director of the Company.
Maggs
OJ
Award
1919
05
99
Sergt. Maggs, 6th Batt.Welsh Regiment, mow returned to duty as a clerk in the Swansea District Traffic Superintendent's Dept. has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and the 1914 Star.
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Forename
Type
Magrath
James
Retirement
Mallinson
J
Mann
Month
Page
Themes
1920
07
160
Mr Magrath, Signalman, Menai Bridge, retired on 31st March, aged 65, after 48 years' service.
Retirement
1917
01
16
Mr Mallinson, Chief of the Time-Table Dept., has retired after over 43 years' service. His father was 38 years in the same service and his son nearly 17 years to date. Mr Mallinson said that nearly 100 years for one family was not a bad record.
George R
Retirement
1913
08
250
Mr Mann who was for many years Goods Train Assistant to Sir Robert Turnbull has retired after 47 years' service. His sense of fairness, both to the Company and the men, in all matters referred to him has been universally recognised.
Mardell
CF
Obituary
1919
07
145
Mr Mardell, a member of the A.G.M.Staff, died on 11th May, whilst with H.M.Forces on the Mumansk Coast. He had been with the Company for 25 years.
Markham
James
Retirement
1921
08
193
Mr Markham, Dunstable, has recently retired after 35 years of service, 30 of which were spent at Luton.
Marlow
JA
Retirement
1920
05
110
Mr Marlow, Warehouseman, Northampton, has retired at the age of 69. He joined the service in 1882.
Marriott
FW
Obituary
1913
07
229
Died on 22nd May at the age of 51. Mr Marriott had held the position of Chief Canvasser in Manchester since 1908.
Martin
AE
Obituary
1914
06
179
Died on 27th April, aged 38. Mr Martin was Assistant Staff Clerk in the District Goods Manager's Office at Leeds.
Martin
Gordon Eric
Obituary
1917
10
261
2nd.Lt. Martin, Rifle Brigade, formerly Junior Clerk in District Superintendent's Office, Chester, was killed in action in France last August.
Martin
Albert Edward
Obituary
1917
12
313
Gunner Martin, Royal Garrison Artillery, formerly with the Police Dept.,Broad Street, has been killed in France.
Martin
William
Retirement
1915
11
319
Mr Martin, Chief Messenger in the Secretary's Office, Euston, has retired after 41 years' service.
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Forename
Type
Martin
H
Retirement
Martin
Owen
Mason
Month
Page
Themes
1917
05
128
Mr Martin, night foreman of the Crewe Steel Works Forge, has retired after over 48 years of service.
War news
1917
05
126
Corpl.Martin, R.A.R.E., formerly Goods Dept., Holyhead, has been awarded the Mertiorious Medal.
G
Obituary
1918
01
26
Fireman Mason, Stockport Loco., died on 13th November, aged 24. He had been with the Company for 5 years.
Mason
HJ
War news
1917
10
257
2nd.Lt. Mason, Manchester Regiment, formerly with the Goods Dept., Watford, has been awarded the Military Cross for gallant conduct in the field.
Matthews
Benjamin
Obituary
1916
02
64
Mr Matthews, of the Signal Dept., Newton-leWillows, died on 16th November. He had been with the Company for 26 years.
May
WG
Retirement
1921
01
10
Mr May, Chief Cashier of the Company, retired on the 8th December, after 47 years' service. In all that time, he had only been away two days through illness.
McClellan
A
Retirement
1919
09
188
Mr McClellan, Station Master at Branthwaite for the past 46 years, retires on 30th September, aged 69. He has been with the Company for 53 years.
McDonald
A
Retirement
1921
10
237
Mr McDonals, passenger agent at Rugby, recently retired after 45 years' service.
McGregor
John Wallace
Obituary
1917
12
313
Signaller McGregor, R.G.A., formerly with the Mold Goods Dept., has died in France. He was 25 years of age.
McLeod
Alex H
Marriage
1921
10
235
Mr McLeod, of the Chester Goods Railway staff, and Miss Jones, were married on 17th August.
McNicol
D
Obituary
1916
06
186
Mr McNicol, or as he was called "Mac" or "Bricky" , formerly of the Rugby Erecting Shops, was fatally wounded on 12th April whilst on active service in the Persian Gulf.
Mead
George
Retirement
1919
07
142
Mr Mead, Chief Telegraph Clerk at New Street, retired on 31st May after over 49 years' service.
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Forename
Type
Medcraft
Joseph
Retirement
Meech
G
Merryman
Month
Page
Themes
1914
07
201
Mr Medcraft, Station Master at Millbrook, has retired after a long and honourable service. He leaves 5 sons in the service to uphold the honour of the name.
Obituary
1916
07
217
Mr Meech, Chief Booking Clerk at New Street Station, died on 7th May. He was about to retire after 44 years' service.
Charles
Presentation
1916
07
211
On 27th May, Mr Merryman, Messenger at Abergavenny, was presented with a cheque in recognition of his part in saving the life of a child. He has been in the Company's services for 43 years.
Middlehurst
John
Obituary
1917
04
108
Mr Middlehurst, Chief Foreman at the Goods Dept., St.Helens, has died. He had bben with the Company for over 34 years.
Miles
E
Obituary
1916
07
219
Mr Miles, Station Inspector at West End Lane, has died. He had been with the Company since 1876.
Miles
Henry
Obituary
1916
05
155
Mr Miles, Arrival Foreman at Euston for many years, died on 5th March, aged 72. He retired in 1910 after 46 years' service.
Miller
Albert D
Retirement
1915
03
95
Mr Miller, a veteran of the Traffic Sperindentent's Canvassing Dept., Broad Street Station, has retired after 48 years' service.
Millington
Alfred
Retirement
1920
12
295
Mr Millington, Parcels Agent, New Street, Birmingham, has retired after 47 years' service. He joined the service in 1873.
Millington
WM
Retirement
1913
02
69
Retired from Lancaster on 31st Dec. after 50 years'active service. Well known horticulturist and keen chess player, being captain of the Lancaster Chess Club.
Mills
Robert I
Retirement
1921
07
167
Mr Mills, Signalman at Oldham (Glodwick Road), has retired after 40 years' service.
Minshall
A
Retirement
1919
03
60
Mr Minshall, porter and loader at Stafford, retired on 25th January, after 42 years' service.
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Forename
Type
Mitchelhill
Thomas
Obituary
Mitchell
TF
Mitchell
Month
Page
Themes
1912
06
82
Died on the 15th inst. ages 56. He was Mineral Traffic Manager of the L.& N.W. Funeral service was held on 17th inst. At St.Marks, Wolverhampton.
Obituary
1919
01
22
2nd Lt.Mitchell, Sherwood Forresters, formerly at Leeds, died from his wounds in France on 4th October. He was well known in musical and artistic circles as a gifted pianist and for 10 years was a member of the choir at St.Andrew's, Newcastle.
Glanville J
Obituary
1918
07
187
Lieut.Mitchell, Monmouthshire Regiment, formerly a Goods' Clek at Brynmawr, was killed in action in France on 26th February.
Morgan
William
Golden Wedding
1913
08
256
Mr Morgan has been an employee of the Company for 59 years, commencing work at the age of 11 at Preston. He retired at the age of 70 but still lives close to Whitchurch station where he is a very familiar figure.
Morgan
Evan
Marriage
1922
10
300
Mr Morgan, a member of the staff at Knighton, and Miss Phyllis Marlow, were married on 29th July at St.Edward's Church, Knighton.
Morgan
SF
War news
1915
06
190
Mr Morgan, was a Clerk in the Goods Dept., Northampton Castle, before joining the Army Service Corps. Prior to leaving for war service, he was commended for an act of bravery in rescuing a woman from drowning.
Morgan
H
Obituary
1918
06
159
Pte.Morgan, North Staffordshire Regiment, formerly a Number-taker at Huddersfield, died from a fatal wound received during fighting on the Western Front in the early part of April.
Morrell
A
Obituary
1918
05
133
Sapper Morrell, Royal Engineers, formerly in the Permanent Way Dept.at Denton, was killed in France on 31st October.
Morris
George
Retirement
1915
05
156
Mr Morris, Station Master, Knucklas, retired on 31st March after 43 years' service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Morris
Edwin
Obituary
Morris
Charles
Morris
Month
Page
Themes
1915
02
68
Mr Morris, late of Watford, died on 8th December, aged 46. He was one of the old soldiers in the service of the Company anf took place in the South African campaign.
Obituary
1914
04
111
One of the oldest servants in Crewe Works, Mr Morris died in his 70th year having completed 50 years' service.
Walter
Retirement
1921
08
192
Mr Morris, late Station Master at Cilmery, has retired. He joined the Company in 1873.
Morris
WJ
Obituary
1921
09
217
Mr Morris, of Kendal Rise Station, died on 12th June. He joined the Company in 1894.
Morris
John Charles
Obituary
1919
05
102
Detective Sub-Inspector Morris, Bangor, died on 2nd March, aged 50.
Morris
D
Retirement
1914
06
178
Retired at the age of 65, after 52 years' service. Mr Morris was promoted to postion of Driver at the early age of 19. After serving 28 years in that capacity an accident resulting in an amputation, forced him to take the position of Night Foreman at Holyhead, which he occupied until he retired.
Morrison
W
Retirement
1922
10
303
Mr Morrison, late Station-Master, Lllandudno, retired in August after 45 years' service.
Mortimer
P
Award
1916
06
182
Gunner Mortimer of the 10th Company, 7th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, formerly a Carter at Leeds, has been awarded the D.C.M. for conspicuous gallantry.
Morton
Elsie
Obituary
1917
12
314
Miss Morton, assistant to the Chief Booking Clerk, Swansea, died on 6th October, aged 20.
Moss
Samuel
Retirement
1913
12
342
Mr Moss of the Wagon Department, Earlestown, retired on 25th Oct at the age of 84, after 57 years' service.
Mountford
TG
War news
1916
11
338
Private Mountford, Shropshire Light Infantry, formerly a clerk at Grovesend, was severely wounded near Montauben on 14th July.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Mullins
Walter
Retirement
Mynard
WVDG
Nash
Month
Page
Themes
1920
07
158
Mr Mullins, foreman in the wagon shop, Earlestown, retired on 30th June. He joined the service in 1882.
Award
1918
02
49
Mr Mynard, Weighbridgeman, Birmingham, was presented with certificates from the Carnegie Hero Fund and the Royal Humane Society by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham in recognition of his bravery in rescuing a boy from the canal on 12th September.
WJ
Portrait
1920
02
23
Portrait of Capt.W J Nash, The Company's Marine Superintendent.
Nayler
GR
Retirement
1916
05
149
Mr Nayler of the Electrical Dept., Lancaster, retired on 29th February after a service of almost 50 years.
Neal
JE
Obituary
1919
04
80
Mr Neal, Divisional Superintendent, Police Dept.Euston, died on 17th February, aged 57.
Neale
C
Silver Wedding
1913
10
297
Mr & Mrs Neale celebrated their silver wedding on 14th August. Mr Neale joined the service in 1882 and has held the position of Passengers Accounts Clerk in Wolverhamton since 1907.
Neale
HH
Retirement
1919
06
116
Mr Neale, Block Telegraph Expert, Manchester and London, has retired. He began his training in Manchester in 1886. During the whole of his career his office had been at Exchange Station, Manchester.
Neate
William Caesar
Portrait
1916
12
347
Portrait of Mr William Caesar Neate, Rating Surveyor of the Company.
Neele
George Potter
Biographical Sketch
1915
07
197
Mr Neele, the first Superindentent of the Line, held the position for 33 years from 1862 till 1895.
Nelson
Isaac
Retirement
1921
10
237
Mr Nelson, signalman at Oxenholme, retired on 3rd September, after 50 years' service.
Award
1916
07
207
Sergeant Ness, of the South Lancashire Regiment, formerly a Machineman in the Bolt Shop at Earlestown Wagon Works, has been awarded the D.C.M. for distinguished conduct at Hooge on June 16th.
Ness
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Surname
Forename
Type
Netherwood
WH
Retirement
Nevitt
Thomas
New
Month
Page
Themes
1916
01
26
Mr Netherwood, Vanman, Huddesfield, has retired after 45 years' service.
Obituary
1919
01
20
Motor Mec.Nevitt, A.S.C., formerly a fitter's apprentice at Llandudno Junction, died on active service on 13th November in the Canadian Hospital, Boulogne.
George
Obituary
1918
10
263
Mr New, late Chief Clerk at Hinckley, died on 2nd August. He was 45 years of age. He began his railway career in 1887.
Newbury
G
Retirement
1921
07
166
Mr Newbury, Chief Carriage Dept.Foreman at Birmingham, has retired after 42 years' service.
Newman
Sam
Obituary
1915
04
129
Mr Newman, Siding-man at Rugby until his retirement, died on 13th February, aged 63.
Newman
Harry
Obituary
1915
02
68
Private Newman (Crewe) who was wounded by shrapnel in battle has died. He was accorded a millitary funeral and was buried in London.
Newnes
FS
Obituary
1919
04
82
Mr Newnes, Agent, Northwich, died on 23rd February. He was in his 34th year. Mrs Newnes also passed away within a week of her husband. Both from pneumonia.
Newton Ford
G
War news
1915
02
63
Captain Newton Ford, London and District Superindent, was wounded in the head on 21st December in the trenches at La Bassee. He had a miraculous escape and is now recovering in London.
Nicholson
James
Obituary
1919
08
168
Mr Nicholson, the company's representative for the North of Ireland until his retirement in 1904, died on 7th June, in his 76th year.
War news
1918
09
238
Sapper Nixon, R.O.D., R.E., formerly fireman at Oxenholme, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry and devotion to duty.
Obituary
1918
01
25
Mr Noble, late Station Master at Llandudno, died on 22nd November. He started his railway career at the age of 15 and retired in 1914 after 44 years' service.
Nixon
Noble
07 October 2010
CH
Photo Year
Page 66 of 101
Surname
Forename
Type
Norquoy
James
Obituary
Osborne
W
Overend
Month
Page
Themes
1917
05
131
Capt.Norquoy of the Middlesex Regiment, formerly an assistant in the Architectural Dept., Euston, has died in the fierce fighting in France. He was 33 years old.
Retirement
1914
05
140
After 41 years' service, Mr Osborne has retired from the responsible position of Chief Yard Foreman at Camden.
George
Retirement
1919
09
187
Mr Overend, District Traffic Agent at Norwich, retired from the service in 1917, but owing to the war, he was retained until 30th June this year.
Owen
R
Retirement
1922
10
305
Mr Owen, bricklayer, Stafford, retired on 15th July, after 42 years' service.
Owen
Joseph
Retirement
1920
12
299
Mr Owen, Builth Road, has retired at the age of 65, after 45 years' service.
Owen
John
Retirement
1921
12
282
Mr Owen, Chief of the Stores and Cashier of the Wagon Dept. Earlestown, retired at the end of October. He joined the Company in 1878.
Owen
Robert
Retirement
1919
08
165
Mr Owen, Foreman boiler maker of the Marine Dept.,Holyhead, retired at the end of December after 50 years' service.
Page
HR
Retirement
1916
03
94
Mr Page, Clerk-in-charge, Telegraph Dept.Rugby, retired on 31st january, after over 42 years' service.
Paine
Harry
Obituary
1914
02
50
Mr Paine, 30 years a Breaksman attached to Oxenholme, was fatally injured at Wigan on Dec 1st and died on Dec 5th.
Palin
Charles
Obituary
1915
12
394
Mr Palin, leading hand steel furnaceman at Crewe, died in a tragic accident on 6th October.
Palmer
FJ
Retirement
1916
04
123
Mr Palmer, Passenger Carman at Kilburn, has retired after 50 years' service.
Pargiter
Thomas
Retirement
1921
09
212
Mr Pargiter, chief district traffice inspector at Bescot, has retired after 41 years' service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Park
John
Obituary
Parker
John
Parker
Month
Page
Themes
1922
03
90
Mr Park, Signalman at Low Gill Junction, died on 6th December, aged 61.
Obituary
1913
10
299
Mr Parker has died at the age of 84. He joined the service in 1849 and had been retired for some years, having finished his service as Inspector at Kentish Town. During his career it has been estimated that he travelled over 3,000,000 miles.
CH
Obituary
1918
03
80
Mr Parker, Chief Goods Manager's Office, Euston, died on 28th January in his 48th year. He had been with the Company for over 32 years.
Parker
William
Retirement
1921
06
145
Mr Parker, Chief Assistant, Manchester, retired at the end of February, after 49 years' service. He joined the Company when he was 13 years old.
Parkinson
J
Obituary
1918
01
25
Mr Parkinson, formerly of the District Traffic Supt's Office, Shrewsbury, died on 18th November at age 67. He retired in 1912.
Parry
WH
Obituary
1919
04
82
Corporal Parry, 58,764, West Yorks Reg., formerly a steward on the Holyhead and Ireland Steamers, has died of wounds received in France. He was in his 24th year.
Parry
Helen
Retirement
1915
08
254
Mrs Parry, who for many years acted as Waiting Room Inspectress for the South Wales District, has retired after 29 years' service with the Company.
Retirement
1915
12
392
Mr Parry, Station Master, Menau Bridge, retired on 23rd October after 44 years' service.
Parry
Photo Year
Parsons
J
Retirement
1913
10
296
Waggon Examiner at Carmarthen, retired on 26th June, after 37 years' service.
Parsons
Geoffrey Harold
Obituary
1916
03
99
Trooper Parsons, 3rd County of London Yeomanry, formerly with the Goods Rate Staff at Euston, was killed at Gallipoli on 21st August. He was 22 years of age.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Partington
H
Obituary
Partington
JT
Partington
Month
Page
Themes
1912
04
30
Died 1st February 1912 at age 68 was closely connected with L.& N.W. for 50 years, the last five of which he was Assistant Goods Manager. An account of his career is in Railway News of 2nd January 1909. An obituary notice and photogragh is in the same journal for 10th February 1912.
Retirement
1914
12
347
Chief Clerk in the Office of the District Superindenent at Chester, Mt Partington has retired after nearly 50 years' service.
JV
Portrait
1920
05
93
Portrait of Mr J V Partington, District Goods Manager, Rugby.
Paterson
FJ
Award
1919
06
124
2nd Lt.Paterson, formerly a learner in the Goods Dept.Willesden, has been awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous bravery and dashing leadership.
Paul
CE
War news
1915
12
390
Gunner Paul, formerly a Foreman in the Goods Dept. at Camden, was called to the Colours on 14th August 1914. He has been been wounded twice.
Pawley
FR
Obituary
1918
02
53
Mr Pawley, London Goods Staff, Camden, died on 29th December at the age of 57.
Paxton
FT
Obituary
1916
10
304
Bomb.Paxton, R.F.A., formerly a porter at Nuneaton, was killed in France on 30th July.
Peabody
Walter E
Marriage
1913
09
279
On 2nd July, Mr Peabody of the Stores and Clothing Office, Euston, received a presentation in anticipation of his marriage on 7th July in Jersey.
Peabody
HD
War news
1916
04
119
Lieut.Peabody, a member of the Chief Accountant's Office, Euston, was recently presented with a sword and an illuminated address by the residents at Enfield. He was awarded the D.C.M. for great gallantry in the fight at Ypres.
Peabody
HD
War news
1915
07
218
Lance-Corporal Peabody, of 9th County of London Battalion Queen Victoria's Rifles (T.F), Clerk, Chief Accountant's Office, Euston, has been awarded the D.C.M. for distinguished conduct at "Hill 60".
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Surname
Forename
Type
Pearce
WH
Obituary
Pearce
JEH
Pearce
Month
Page
Themes
1916
03
97
Mr Pearce, of the Chief Goods Manager's Dept. Euston, died on 4th February. He had been in the service of the Company for 39 years.
Birthday
1918
04
104
Mr Pearce, late of Tring, has recently celebrated his 60th birthday. He had a railway career extending over 45 years up to his retirement some 15 months ago.
Charles
Obituary
1914
06
179
Died on 14th March, after 47 years' service.. Mr Pearce was an engineman at Mold Junction.
Pearce
Violet M
Obituary
1918
12
317
Miss Pearce, Booking Clerk at Swansea, died on 5th November, aged 20.
Pearson
James Henry
Obituary
1913
02
73
Died on the 28th November 1912 at Liverpool aged 63 after an illness of only one week. He had been on the Company's staff for 43 years. He advanced step by step to become the Chief of the Police Department.
Pearson
William
Retirement
1921
04
101
Mr Pearson, Nuneaton, has retired after 47 years' service.
Peckover
John
Retirement
1915
05
156
Mr Peckover, Platelayer and Gatekeeper at Seams Crossing retired early in March after 39 years' service.
Penfold
W
Retirement
1917
06
155
Mr Penfold, Chief Staff Clerk of the Expenditure Dept., Euston, retired on 30th April after over 45 years' service.
Pentelow
CW
Obituary
1915
03
98
Rifleman Pentelow, late Goods Checker at Northampton (Castle) died of his wounds on 6th January, whilst serving with the First Rifle Brigade.
Pentland
Augustus Murray
Retirement
1915
02
65
Mr Pentland has retired at the age of 69 after 45 years' service. His father, Captain J M Pentland of the Royal Navy, took command of one of the ships escorting Napoleon to St.Helena after the Battle of Waterloo.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Perkins
James Henry
Retirement
Perks
R
Perrins
Photo Year
Month
Page
Themes
1920
03
59
Mr Perkins, Divisional Superintendent on the Northern Division of the Police Dept. retired on 31st December, aged 63.
Obituary
1916
04
119
Mr Perks, senior Inspector of the North London Line, died on 18th February in his 60th year.
Obituary
1917
04
109
Signalman Perrins, late of Liverpool Juction, Earlestown, died on 30th January.
Perry
JT
Obituary
1919
04
80
Mr Perry, Station Master, Grovesend, died on 8th March, aged 34. He leaves a widow and 3 young children.
Perry
FF
War News
1915
05
147
Vet.-Sub Perry, Army Vetinary Corps,B.E.F.,France late of Hampstead Heath, writes with news of the horse hospital where there is accommodation for up to 1,000 horses.
Peters
David
Obituary
1915
03
99
Mr Peters, late Yard Foreman at Pontardulais Joint Station, has died, aged 74.
Peterson
Alfred Theodore
Obituary
1918
05
131
Mr Peterson, a painter at Builth Road, died on 6th March. He had been with the Company for about 35 years.
Pexton
John
Retirement
1913
11
315
On 12th June, Mr Pexton retired from the position of Cartage Foreman at Huddesfield due to failing health, after 41 years' service.
Phillips
Richard Rowland
Obituary
1919
02
39
Mr Phillips, Stockport Clerical Staff, died on 5th December, whilst on active service. He joined the Royal Navy in 1916 and was employed on various ships in the Mercantile Marine.
Phizackerley
GT
Portrait
1914
06
149
Portrait of Mr G T Phizackerley, District Goods Manager, Liverpool.
Pickering
James
Jubilee
1913
07
227
Enginman "Old Jim" entered the service in 1863 and for the past 43 years has worked all classes of engines. During the whole of his career he has never had an accident with any of his trains. He is still looked on as fit for any class of train work. He is also the champion draught player of Abergavenny.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Pickford
William
Obituary
Picton
Photo Year
Month
Page
Themes
1919
12
251
Mr Pickford, guard, Craven Arms, died on 3rd October, aged 54. He had been with the Company since 1886.
Retirement
1918
05
124
Mr Picton, Walsall, retired on 23rd March after 48 years' service.
Picton
Silas
Retirement
1922
04
116
Mr Picton, Pumping Enginman, Tring, retired on 20th November, after 52 years' service.
Pierpoint
Abraham
Retirement
1915
04
118
Mr Pierpoint, Signalman, Sandbach, retired on 31st December after nearly 45 years' service.
Pike
J
Portrait
1914
04
83
Portrait of J Pike, New Assistant Goods Manager.
Pile
CH
Retirement
1914
06
173
Mr Pile retired at the end of May from the Accounts Department at Camden. He had been in charge of the Ledger Bad Debt Reports to audit for the last 30 years.
Pitchess
John
Retirement
1920
04
87
Mr Pitchess, Capstanman, Camden, has retired after 45 years' service. He will shortly be leaving to live in Canada.
Pogose
Ivor R
Obituary
1916
08
248
2nd-Lt. Pogose, of the London Rifle Brigade, formerly Shipping Office Clerk, Broad Street, has died in action during heavy fighting in France.
Poole
Thomas
Retirement
1913
08
254
Mr Poole the Foreman at the Stourbridge Goods Yard for the past 40 years has retired on pension.
Retirement
1916
03
96
Mr Poole, of the Accounts Dept. Camden, retired on 31st January after 50 years' service. He started work before he was 13 years old with the Great Eastern Company.
Poole
Pope
D
Obituary
1917
12
312
Mr Pope, late of the Audit Dept., Euston, died on 25th October. He retired in 1910 at the age of 57.
Potter
TH
Retirement
1913
06
196
At the end of March, Mr Potter, late Stationmaster at Wimslow, retired at the age of 61.
Powell
John
Retirement
1921
02
45
Mr Powell, Crewe Telegraph Office, has retired after 54 years' service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Powell
Enos
Retirement
Pratt
WJ
Preece
Month
Page
Themes
1922
11
335
Mr Powell, Crossing Keeper at Brynmawr, has retired having reached the age of 65. This is not his first retirement, he previously retired in 1914. However, because of the war and the shortage of male staff, he recommenced duty in 1916.
Retirement
1914
08
242
Retired from the Staff of the Superintendent of the Line, Euston, on 30th May, aged 69.
AE
Obituary
1917
02
55
Sapper Preece of the Railway Engineering Corp, formerly of the Engineering Dept., Llanwrtyd Wells, died on 4th December whilst on active service in Egypt.
Preece
Henry Stephen
Obituary
1920
01
21
Mr Preece, late Goods Guard at Abergavenny, died on 26th October. He began his railway career in 1899.
Preece
Archibald John
War news
1917
08
206
Signaller Preece, R.N.V.R., formerly Clerk at Swansea, has been awarded the D.S.M. for valor in mine-sweeping operations. He is 19 years old.
Preston
W
Retirement
1922
06
176
Mr Preston, Painter, Engineering Dept.Northern District, retired last month after 47 years' service.
Preston
JB
Retirement
1922
05
147
Mr Preston, Painter, Lancaster, has retired after 57 years' service.
Retirement
1917
05
128
Mr Preston, Canvasser, Stockport, retired on 14th December, after 42 years' service.
Preston
Photo Year
Price
George
Retirement
1915
06
188
Mr Price, Station Master at Llanwrtyd Wells, retired on 31st March after 42 years' service.
Price
J
Obituary
1916
10
312
Corporal Price, R.F.A., formerly a carter at Oldham, died from his wounds in France on 29th July. He was 38.
Pritchard
Thomas
Obituary
1918
06
161
Mt Pritchard, Fireman at Stockport, died on 9th April in his 27th year.
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Forename
Type
Pritchard
WT
War news
Prosser
IJ
Puddephat
Month
Page
Themes
1916
02
59
Sergeant Pritchard of the 3rd Monmouthshire Regiment, formerly a Porter, Goods Guard at Tredegar, has been mentioned in the despatch of Sir John French. Sergeant Pritchard has been twice wounded whilst on active service at the front.
Obituary
1919
07
145
Mr Prosser, Booking Clerk at Abersychan and Talywain, died on 29th March, after being demobilised 4 days' previously.
James
Retirement
1916
09
273
Mr Puddephat, townsman at Coventry, retired in March.
Pugh
William
Retirement
1915
04
124
Mr Pugh, Engineman, Shrewsbury, has retired after 53 years' service. He has written a letter telling of some interesting experiences during his career.
Pugh
Charles
Retirement
1919
02
33
Mr Pugh, Goods Guard, Shrewsbury, retired on 30th November, at the age of 68, after 46 years' service.
Purcell
Reginal J H
War news
1915
05
154
Junior Clerk Purcell was called from Buckingham station last August and is now serving with the Colours as a Territtorial. He celebrated his 17th birthday on 14th March, kaving joined the Bucks Territorials as a Bugler on his 16th birthday.
Pyne
WH
Retirement
1913
02
104
Has accepted the position of Operating Inspector on the Great Indian Peninsular Railway. He left the staff of the Superintendent's Rates Office at Broad Street on the 31st December 1912.
Ramsden
A
Obituary
1918
08
215
Pte.Ramsden, Leicestershire Regiment, formerly Junior Numertaker at Huddersfield, has died in action on the Western Front. He was 19 years of age.
Ratcliffe
J
Retirement
1916
12
378
Mr Ratcliffe, carter at Rhyl, has retired after nearly 39 years' service.
Rayment
Noah
Retirement
1918
04
99
Mr Rayment, checker at Camden, retired on 26th February after 44 years' service.
Read
Silvanus
Obituary
1917
01
28
Mr Read, District Gas Inspector, Rugby, died on 13th November. He joined the Company at the age of 14.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Read
HGN
War news
Read
Alfred
Read
Month
Page
Themes
1917
02
49
2nd Lieut.Read, formerly attached to the Office of he Superintendent of the Line, being a member of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve in 1914, was immediately requisitioned by the Admiralty and has seen many ups and downs during the past 2+ years. He was offered a commission in a unit of the R.E.'s and sailed for France at Christmas.
Retirement
1915
09
285
Mr Read, Station Master at Roade, has retired after nearly 50 years' service.
HH
Obituary
1917
05
134
L-Cpl.Read, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, formerly Clerk at Rugby, was killed in action on 9th March.
Reade
Richard
Congratulations
1914
12
349
Mr Reade, Chief Storekeeper at the Earlestown Wagon Works, has completed 50 years in the service.
Reade
Richard
Retirement
1916
01
24
Mr Reade, Chief Storekeeper, Earlstown Wagon Works, retired at the end of November. He commenced work as a boy in the Office in 1864.
Reading
S
Retirement
1913
01
30
Chief Booking Clerk, Chester. His abilities were not confined to railway work and there were tributes to his interest in the social welfare of his fellows.
Reading
WA
Retirement
1913
01
30
Retired on 9/10/1912 from Broad Street station.
Redfern
William Gordon
War News
1915
05
147
Corporal Redfern, late of the Locomotive Sheds, Stafford, writes a long, interesting letter of the action that is taking place in France. Corp.Redfern was mentioned in despatches for carrying out his duties under shell fire.
Redhead
HED
Retirement
1922
07
199
Mr Redhead, chief staff clerk, Northampton, retired on 31st December, after 45 years' service.
Ree
WA
Portrait
1915
03
70
Portrait of Mr W A Ree, Outdoor Goods Manager, Southern Division.
Ree
Frank
Obituary
1914
03
54
General Manager, Sir Frank Ree died on 17th Feb.
Ree
Frank
Portrait
1913
01
34
Photogragh of Sir Frank Ree
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Surname
Forename
Type
Ree
WA
Portrait
Rees
RJ
Rees
Month
Page
Themes
1920
03
43
Portrait of Mr W A Ree, Outdoor Goods Manager for the Line.
War news
1915
02
65
Mr Rees, Porter Goods Guard, Swansea, who is now a private in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was wounded in action and is now interned in Holland as a prsoner of war. He is progressing favourably.
William
a sketch
1919
10
202
Mr Rees, retired engine driver, Swansea, now 81 years of age, recalls his working days.
Reeve
Arthur
Retirement
1915
12
387
Mr Reeve, Assistant Chief Canvasser in the London area, retired on 24th September.
Reeve
EJ
Obituary
1914
01
24
Died on 1st Nov 1913 aged 59. Mr Reeve, Station Inspector at Harlesden had been in the Company's service for 32 years.
Renshaw
CRMG
Award
1916
01
16
Pte.Renshaw of the East Surrey Regiment, formerley a Junior Porter at Bronddesbury Park Station, has been awarded a certificate from the Royal Humane Society for rescuing a drowning man in the middle of the night. He is 19 years old.
Reynolds
Miss
Retirement
1913
08
251
Manageress of the Tea Rooms at London Road, Manchester, she has retired upon the ocassion of her marriage. Miss Reynolds was the youngest lady in the Service appointed to such a postion.
Rhodes
J
Obituary
1917
04
109
Mr Rhodes, late Station-Master at Stafford and Windermere, died on 17th February, he was in his 89th year.
Richards
George
Obituary
1919
02
39
Mr Richards, late cartage foreman at Swansea, died on 10th November, aged 74. He entered the service in 1872 and retired in 1909.
Richards
David
Obituary
1918
02
51
Pte.Richards, Welsh Regiment, formerly a platelayer at Llandovey, has been killed in action in Egypt.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Richardson
JH
War news
Rickett
Charles
Ridgeway
Month
Page
Themes
1918
08
212
Pre."Bertie" Richardson, stretcher bearer, West Riding Regiment, formerly parcel clerk at Huddersfield, has been awarded the Military Medal for carrying wounded under heavy shell fire during the month of April.
Retirement
1922
08
231
Mr Rickett, Yardman, Cambridge, retired on 30th June, after over 53 years' service. During his long career he has acted in various capacities as relief Station-Master, Fish,Fruit & Vegetable Canvasser and Inspector at Agricultural Shows, to name but some.
Ralph S
Obituary
1915
04
126
Rifleman Ridgeway, of the Accountant's Office, Euston, was killed in action on 27th February, the day following his 20th birthday.
Riding
Oswald V
Obituary
1917
11
287
Gunner Riding of the R.G.A., formerly a clerk in the Engineering Dept., Crewe, died from wounds received whilst in action in Flanders. He was 20 years old.
Riley
HF
War news
1916
09
274
L-Cpl. Riley, of the Dorset Regiment, formerly a Parcel Porter at Lime Street, Liverpool, was wounded shortly before Christmas 1915, near St.Eloi, where he sustained 51 wounds. He is now on the way to recovery in hospital in Southend-onSea.
Riley
W
Long service
1916
08
244
Mr Riley, a turner at Crewe Works, has completed 60 years' service.
Riley
TW
Retirement
1914
05
142
On March 3rd, Mr Riley, Engineman, Huddesfield, retired after 54 years' service.
Robbins
AT
Retirement
1921
02
46
Mr Robbins, Clerk in charge of the Telegraph Office, London Road, Manchester, retired on 1st October. He joined the Company in 1874.
Roberts
D
Retirement
1919
06
122
Inspector Roberts of Rhyl has retired after 50 years' service.
Roberts
JT
Retirement
1922
02
56
Mr Roberts, Station Master at Bettwsycoed, retired at the end of October, after 47 years' service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Roberts
William
Retirement
Roberts
Hugh
Roberts
Month
Page
Themes
1914
10
288
After serving the Company for 50 years, Mr Roberts has retired at the age of 65. He has been Guard for 43 years on the line between London and Holyhead and at the time of his retirement was the oldest Guard on the system running to London.
Congratulations
1913
04
139
Mr Roberts, a dock gateman at Garston, has received the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society's silver medal and a sum of money for having at great risk rescued a woman from Stalbridge Dock.
J
Retirement
1921
04
101
Mr Roberts, late Station Master at Padeswood and Buckley Station, retired on 31st March, after 44 years' service.
Roberts
SH
Obituary
1917
01
28
Pte. Roberts, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, formerly with the District Superindent's Office, Birmingham, was killed in action in France on 22nd September.
Roberts
JT
Portrait
1917
04
85
Portrait of Mr J T Roberts, Assistant Superindendent, Signal Dept., Crewe.
Robinson
HW
Marriage
1922
11
339
Mr Robinson of the Parcels Section, Euston and Miss E M Jefcoate, Typist in the Telegraph Section, were married on 23rd September at All Souls Church, Harlesden.
Robinson
SVG
Award
1916
01
16
Sergeant Robinson of the 2nd Wilts, formerly Cleaner, Loco Dept.,Coventry, has been awarded the D.C.M. for gallant conduct. He has also neen awarded the French Medaille Militaire.
Robinson
HW
Obituary
1917
03
82
Mr Robinson, late of the Estate Dept., New Street, has died aged 62. He completed over 35 years' service with the Company.
Rogers
H
War news
1917
09
234
Pte.Rogers, Sniper Section, Royal Warwick Regiment, formerly Cleaner at Rugby, has been awarded the Military Medal for Gallantry and Skill on patrol work.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Rogers
RLG
Retirement
Rogers
JW
Rose
Month
Page
Themes
1922
03
87
Mr Rogers, Audit Accounts Dept. has retired after 45 years' service.
War news
1917
02
37
Sergt. Rogers, formerly Goods Porter at Longwood, has beenawarded the Military Medal, after being mentioned in despatches by Sir Douglas Haig in June last year.
G
Obituary
1916
04
123
Mr Rose of the Accounts Department, Camden, died on 31st January, aged 58. He joined the service at the age of 15.
Rose
GT
Retirement
1916
09
271
Mr Rose, Carriage Dept., Wolverton, has retired after over 50 years' service.
Rostron
Robert
Retirement
1919
01
19
Mr Rostron, Secretary's Dept., London Road, Manchester, has retired after a long service dating back to 1866, when he joined as a cart boy. Since 1901 he has held the postion of pay clerk in the North Estern Division.
Rowbottom
George
Obituary
1917
06
161
Mr Rowbottom, a well known and respected railway official in Lancaster, has died at the age of 43.
Rowe
Edward
Obituary
1918
04
107
Mr Rowe, bricklayer in the P.Way Dept., Euston, died on 13th February, aged 54. He had been with the Company for some 30 years.
Rowe
A
Retirement
1922
08
234
Mr Rowe, known as "Alf", carman, Swansea, retired on 30th June. He joined the service in 1874. He had a passionate love for horses and one horse whose attachment was particularly keen was known to follow him into shop premises.
Rowlands
John
Retirement
1922
10
303
Mr Rowlands, Chargeman Signal Dept.Wellington, retired on 12th July, after 41 years' service.
Ruffell
Robert
Retirement
1921
02
48
Mr Ruffell, Goods Agent at Oxford, retired on 31st December, after 50 years' service.
Ruffell
Frederick
Career resume
1913
02
67
Appointed as Rolling Stock Superintendent in January.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Rumble
GE
War news
Russell
George
Russell
Month
Page
Themes
1915
12
391
Private Rumble, formerly a Carman at Camden, was called to the Colours at the outbreak of war. He is at present a prisoner of war after being captured at the Battle of Mons.
Obituary
1916
05
155
"Old Ike" Russell, Outside Porter at Hampstead Heath for upwards of 50 years has died.
John Villiers
Memorial
1915
12
386
Mr Russell and his twin brother, Henri, lost theit lives in the sinking of the H.M.S. "Formidable" on 1st January 1915. They were aged 29. A memorial has been erected in their home town of Crewe.
Russell
Henri Villiers
Memorial
1915
12
386
Mr Russell and his twin brother, John, lost their lives in the sinking of H.M.S. "Formidable" on 1st January 1915. They were aged 29. A memorial has been erected in their home town of Crewe.
Russell
H
Retirement
1914
01
21
Due to sickness, Mr Russell has retired as Checker at Fenny Stratford after 38 years' service.
Rutter
Robert
Obituary
1916
07
219
Mr Rutter, late Signalman, Willesden Juction, died in February aged 80. He retired on 1st January 1905 aged 70.
Salloway
William
50 years service
1920
07
155
Mr Salloway, Clerk in Charge, Telegraph Dept., Lichfield Trent Valley, completed 50 years service on June 10th.
Salt
George
Obituary
1916
07
219
Private Salt, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, formerly a Porter at the Coaching Dept., Armitage, was killed in action at the Persian Gulf while on service with the Indian Expeditionary Force.
Sampson
Ralph
Obituary
1914
03
77
Died on 25th Jan. aged 69. The late Station Master at Buxton retired in 1903 after 45 years' service.
Sansum
Charles William
Obituary
1914
09
266
Died suddenly at Euston Station on 16th July. Mr Sansum held the position of Chief Clerk to the District Goods Manager at Northampton.
Sargent
FA
Portrait
1915
01
36
Portrait of Mr F A Sargent, District Traffic Superindentent, Broad Street.
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Page 80 of 101
Surname
Forename
Type
Sargent
H
Retirement
Saunders
John
Saunders
Month
Page
Themes
1916
02
61
Mr Sargent, Carter at Halifax, retired on the 19th November after 37 years' service.
War news
1917
10
259
Pte. Saunders, formerly Signalman at Blaenavon, was killed in action on 18th August.
Samuel E
Obituary
1918
05
131
Pte.Saunders, South Staffordshire Regiment, formerly a cleaner in the Loco.Dept. Walsall, recently died at a casualty clearing station in France. He was 19 years of age.
Savage
J
Retirement
1917
01
22
Mr Savage of Windermere, retired on 31st October after a varied and active career.
Sawbridge
H
Retirement
1920
07
160
Mr Sawbridge, Manchester London Road (Mayfield) has retired after 46 years' service.
Scott
George Ellwood
Obituary
1920
02
41
Mr Scott, Chief Clerk to the District Traffic Supt.at Lancaster, died on 25th December, in his 59th year. He had been with the Company for 44 years..
Scott
JW
Obituary
1918
08
214
2nd Lt. Scott, D.L.I., formerly in the office of the Loco.Dept. Carlisle, died from wounds received in action in France on 27th March.
Scott
Ernest Clifford
Obituary
1915
11
359
Private Scott of the 5th Leicestershire Territorials, formerly a Clerk at Whitwick, was killed in action at Zillebeke on 1st September. He was 20 years of age.
Scott
Arthur
Obituary
1922
05
153
Mr Scott, late Dewsbury Agent, died on 7th March , aged 64. He retired in April 1921, after 45 years' service.
Scott
F
Retirement
1913
08
252
Engineman, Shrewsbury, has retired at 69, after 51 years with the Company.
Scott
Arthur
Retirement
1921
04
95
Mr Scott, Goods Agent, Dewsbury, has retired after 45 years' service.
Seabrook
HT
Promotion
1913
08
254
Has been promoted to the position of Stationmaster and Goods Agent at Dunstable.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Seddon
Vernon
Congratulations
Sefton
Clare
Sendall
Month
Page
Themes
1914
01
20
Mr Seddon of the Waggon Department, Earlestown, has been awarded the Royal Humane Society's Testimonial in vellum for his gallant attemp to rescue a drowning comrade.
Retirement
1914
11
321
After 34 years' service as Goods Agent at Hinckley Station, Mr Sefton has retired on reaching his 65th birthday.
WH
War news
1916
03
88
2nd Lieut. Sendall, late of the Estate Dept. joined the 1/9th County of London Regt. (T) Queen Victoria's Rifles and saw service in Flanders. Wounded, he was invalided home and on recovery applied for a commission in the 2nd City of London Royal Fusiliers.
Sephton
William
Obituary
1917
03
80
Mr Sephton, late of Earlestown, has died. He had 47 years' service with the Company before he retired in 1903.
Sewell
John
Obituary
1916
04
129
Lance-Corpl. Sewell, fomerly in the Clerical Dept., Egremont, died in active service on 25th February.
Sharp
GTB
Retirement
1920
08
181
Mr Sharp, 13 Eastcheap, London, retired on 31st July, after over 54 years' service. In 1866, at the age of 10, he joined Chaplin and Horne as an office youth, 12 years later he transferred to L.& N.W.R.
Sharpin
Robert T
Onituary
1919
02
37
Mr Sharpin, who retired from the Accounts Dept. at Camden in October, died on 29th December. His railway service dates back to 1878.
Shaw
James
Appointment
1912
02
87
Has been appointed Superindendent of the L.& N.W. and Furness Joint Line in Cumberland. Mr Shaw entered the service as booking clerk in 1876.
Shaw
Oliver
Obituary
1918
02
52
Pte.Shaw, South Staffordshire Regiment, formerly Vansetter at Huddersfield, was killed in action in France on 2nd December. He was 25 years old.
Sheridan
Henry R
Obituary
1916
11
342
Capt. Sheridan, Connaught Rangers, formerly District Agent for the Company in the West of Ireland, was killed in action on 3rd September.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Sheriff
TJ
Retirement
Shopland
Walter David
Shoppee
Month
Page
Themes
1922
09
259
Mr Sheriff, late station-master at Lees and Grotton, retired in March, after 45 years' service.
Obituary
1919
12
250
Mr Shopland, Late of Llandrindod Wells, died on 30th September, at the age of 72.
LB
Promotion
1917
04
103
Captain Shoppee, Railway Operating Division R.E., formerly Assistant of the District Traffic Supt., at Chester, has been promoted to the rank of Major and mentioned in despatches for devotion to duty.
Shutt
Richard
Retirement
1915
09
286
Mr Shutt employed in the capacity of Joint Carting Agent in the service of L.& N.W. and Great Western Companies at Llandovery for the past 40 years has retired. He is affectionately known to local children as "Santa Claus."
Sibley
Gilbert
Obituary
1916
10
312
Mr Sibley of the 2nd London Regiment Territorial Force, formerly Messenger in the Solicitor's Office, Euston, was killed in action in France on 16th August.
Sidebottom
John North
Retirement
1921
08
192
Mr Sidebottom, Goods Cashier, Liverpool Road & Salford, retired on 31st December, after 44 years' service.
Simmons
WJ
Retirement
1920
06
137
Mr Simmons, Accounts Office, Camden, retired on 30th April, after over 44 years' service.
Simpson
Wilfred
Obituary
1918
02
53
Pte.Simpson, Sherwood Forresters, formerly storesman at the Loco.Dept., Netherfield and Colwick, was killed in action in France on 13th December.
Sims
David
Obituary
1916
04
128
Mr Sims, Checker in the Goods Dept., Blunham, died suddenly on 14th February, aged 49.
Sinclair
Kenneth
Obituary
1915
04
129
Mr Sinclair, Forge Dept., Crewe, has died following an accident on 26th February, aged 17.
Skillington
H
Obituary
1916
10
310
2nd-Lieut.Skillington, 3/4th Northants., formerly of Northampton, was killed in action on 18th August, the eve of his 21st birthday.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Skillington
RS
Appointment
Skillington
Robert Scott
Skillington
Month
Page
Themes
1912
04
74
One of the best known railwaymen in Northampton has been appointed as District Goods Manager at Northampton. He has always associated himself with the recreations of the staff and is Chairman of the Railwaymen's Technical and Improvement Association.
Obituary
1917
07
188
Mr Skillington, Northampton District Goods Manager, died on 6th June at the age of 62. He had completed 50 years' service, having joined the Company at a very early age.
RS
Portrait
1915
11
326
Portrait of Mr R.S. Skillington, District Goods Manager, Northampton.
Sloan
Edward
Obituary
1919
08
168
Mr Sloan, draughtsman, Engineer's Office, Watford, died on 16th May in his 59th year.
Smith
James J
Obituary
1915
03
98
Mr Smith, Loader, Bedford, who was called up at the outbreak of war to serve with the 2nd Royal Irish Fusiliers, has been killed in action on 25th October at Honflines, Armentieres.
Smith
Walter
Retirement
1920
03
59
Mr Smith, New Street, Birmingham, retired on 31st January, after 44 years' service.
Smith
AT
Letter from the Front
1915
01
15
Driver Smith, late Porter and Relief Signalman at Hampstead Heath, writes a thank you letter and account of conditions at the Front.
Smith
F
Obituary
1916
11
344
Co.Sergt.Major "Fred" Smith, formerly in the offices of the Wolverton Carriage Woks for 23 years, died from his wounds in France on 24th August. He had been awarded the Military Cross for gallantry but it was not known to him before he died.
Smith
WW
Retirement
1914
02
47
On 18th Dec 1913, Mr Smith retired as a Loader at Coventry Goods Station after 40 years' service.
Smith
George
Retirement
1913
01
30
Station-master at Kilburn and Maida Vale station. He retired on 14th Nov.1912 after 44 years service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Smith
James
Obituary
Smith
John
Smith
Month
Page
Themes
1917
03
81
Carter Smith, late of Boxmoor, died on 14th January, aged 85. He was known affectionately as "old Jim". He retired some 15 years ago but up to his death he regularly visited the station. The photgraph shows four generations of the family.
Obituary
1917
02
55
Inspector Smith, New Works Section of the Signal Dept., Crewe, has died at the age of 80. He joined the Company in 1867 and retired in 1901. Mr Smith was known to his associates as "Uncle".
Norman
Obituary
1918
07
185
Gunner Smith, Tank Corps., formerly at Leeds, was killed in action in France on 11th May. He was in his 20th year.
Smith
Albert
Obituary
1915
03
99
Mr Smith. Head Roller at the Plate Mill, Crewe, died suddenly on 31st January, aged 40.
Smith
Edwin
War news
1915
07
218
Sergeant Smith of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, No.2039, formerly a Carter at Sheffield, has been awarded the D.C.M. for conspicuous conduct in the fight at Ypres.
Smith
Arthur
Retirement
1922
01
20
Mr Smith, chief assistant, secretarial dept. Euston, has retired after more than 44 tears' service.
Smith
H
Obituary
1919
02
39
Sgt.Smith, formerly in the D.S.O.at Shrewsbury, died on 4th November.
Smith
WF
Obituary
1918
06
159
Pte.Smith, Manchester Regiment, formerly on the clerical staff at Huddersfield, died in action on 27th March. He was 23 years old.
Smith
W
Retirement
1916
04
121
Mr Smith, of Manchester District Accounts Office, retired on 31st December, after 43 years' service.
Smith
Fred Armstrong
Retirement
1919
04
77
Mr Smith, late District Assistant, Electrical Engineer's Dept.Watford, has retired at the age of 65, after 49 years' service.
Smith
GA
Retirement
1915
01
26
Mr Smith who has been attached to the Broad Street Traffic Superindentent's Staff as a Canvasser in the East End of London, has retired after 42 years' service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Soden
George
Retirement
Solly
CW
Solly
Month
Page
Themes
1913
01
30
Station-master at Bushey. He retired after 40 years' service. His son has been appointed to the post.
Retirement
1916
05
147
Mr Solly of the Audit Office, Euston, retired on 31st March after 47 years' service.
George Henry
Retirement
1913
08
249
On 22nd June he retired from the position of Personal Injury Claims Assistant to the Superintendent of the Line, Euston, after 49 years' of service. In his job he was able to extend to those in distress real sympathy, encouragement and help.
Souster
AG
Obituary
1918
10
263
Pte.Souster, Tank Corps., formerly a clerk in the Goods Dept.Coventry, was killed in action on 28th August. He was 20 years of age.
Southwick
Matthew
Retirement
1922
09
268
Mr Southwick, Chief Forwarding Foreman, London Road, has retired after 41 years' service. "Matt" as he is known has only been absent from duty on one occasion, for 4 days only, due to an accident.
Speakman
L
Portrait
1915
06
163
Portrait of Mr L Speakman, Outdoor Goods Manager for North of Crewe.
Spencer
Henry
Service history
1914
05
130
An interesting piece written by Mr Spencer looking back over his long service until his retirement as senior Booking Clerk.
Spillane
T
Retirement
1914
05
140
Has retired from the position of Foreman Fitter, Locomotive Department, Abergavenny after 44 years' service with L.& N.W.R.
Spinks
Richard Ernest
Obituary
1915
01
35
Mr Spinks, of the District Goods Manager's Office, Leeds, has died after a long illness. He had been with the Company for nearly 18 years.
Spittle
John
Leaving
1913
10
295
Mr Spittle left the service at Sheffield on 24th July to take up a postion on the Federated Malay States Railways.
Squires
Thomas
Retirement
1920
01
16
Mr Squires, signalman, pinner, retired on 13th November, after 48 years' service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Stafford
J
War news
Staley
TI
Staniland
S
Starkey
Photo Year
Month
Page
Themes
1917
01
27
Bomdr. Stafford, formerly a labourer in the Permanent Way Dept., Whaley Bridge, has been awarded the Military Medal for distinguished service.
Retirement
1919
09
187
Mr Staley, Chief Rates Clerk, Leeds, retired on 29th July, at the age of 60.
Obituary
1918
11
289
Pte. Staniland, West Yorkshire Regiment, formerly Goods Porter, Sheffield, was posted missing in April and has now been officially presumed dead.
Retirement
1921
03
74
Mr Starkey, Clerk in Charge, Telegraph Office, Warrington, retired on 31st December, after 55 years' service.
Stavert
Robert Elliot
Obituary
1918
11
287
Actg.-Capt. Stavert, K.R.R.C., formerly a clerk in the Horse Dept. Euston, was killed in France on 25th August.
Stephens
Frederick C
Obituary
1915
05
161
Guard Stephens of Bristol died on 9th February, age 65. He was one of the first guards to work the north and west expresses through the Severn Tunnel when it was opened.
Retirement
1916
10
305
Mr Stephenson, Clerk-in-Charge at Lancaster Telegraph Office, retired on 11th August after 42 years' service.
Stephenson
Stocking
EE
War news
1916
08
242
L-Sgt. Stocking, formerly of the General Manager's Office, Euston, has been awarded the D.C.M. for gallantry at Gallipoli.
Stoker
Gilbert Joseph
Obituary
1917
05
132
Mr Stoker, late Assistant Superintendent, Central District, died on 9th April, aged 81. He was one of the few remaining links connecting present times with the early days of railways having joined the Company in 1854.
Stone
William J
Obituary
1914
09
267
Died on 19th June, aged 44. Mr Stone was Goods Guard at Shrewsbury.
Stone
F
Retirement
1914
11
321
After 47 years' service, Mr Stone, Station Master, Stechford, has retired.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Stoneman
WT
War news
Storey
John Henry
Strange
Month
Page
Themes
1917
09
235
2nd.Lt. Stoneman, London Regiment (Civil Service Rifles), formerly in the General Manager's Office, Euston, died in France on 26th July from wounds received in action.
War news
1915
04
116
Mr Story, Was Parcels Vanguard in the Passenger Dept. at Nottingham before leaving to join the Royal Navy last year, writes about a battle in the North Sea.
GF
Retirement
1915
12
387
Mr Strange, Chief Clek at the Arrival Parcel Office, Euston, retired on 20th August after 43 years' service.
Sullivan
MJ
Obituary
1918
03
81
Pte. Sullivan, Irish Guards, formerly a carter at the Tyndall Street Goods Depot, has been killed in action in France. His brother, Bombr.Denis Sullivan was killed in April 1917.
Sutcliffe
George
Obituary
1914
05
144
Died suddenly aged 66 on March 20th. Mr Sutcliffe a Guard at Huddesfield could have retired but was keen to complete 50 years' service before retiring which he would have attained in October.
Sutton
Herbert
Award
1915
04
119
Mr Sutton, a Check Clerk in the Loco.Dept.at Rugby, has been awarded a certificate for bravery by the Royal Humane Society for saving the life of a little girl.
Swan
HJ
Retirement
1920
05
109
Capt.Swan, Marine Dept.,Holyhead, retired on 14th April, where he has served for the last 26 years.
Sykes
E
Award - Victoria Cross
1917
07
185
Private Sykes, Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly Labourer, Engineering Dept., Mossley, has been awarded the Victoria Cross whilst serving with the Expeditionary Forces for most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty.
Sykes
William
Retirement
1920
07
155
Mr Sykes, Signalman, Huddersfield, retired on March 31st after over 50 years' service.
Tait
CH
Portrait
1920
09
187
Portrait of Mr C H Tait, District Traffic Superintendent, Swansea.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Tapply
David E
Obituary
Tatton
William
Taylor
Month
Page
Themes
1917
10
260
Mr Tapply, late Head of the Staff and Conciliation Dept., died on 5th September in his 56th year. He had been with the Company for over 40 years.
Retirement
1914
07
209
Mr Tatton has retired after nearly 50 years of service, the last 9 of which he has been Station Master at Dudley Port.
William
Retirement
1913
08
252
Station Inspector at Brondesbury has retired due to failing health.
Taylor
S
Obituary
1913
05
166
Died on 24th March, late Chief Telegraph Clerk at Exchange Station, Manchester. He retired on 1st April 1912.
Taylor
Joseph
Obituary
1917
06
160
Mr Taylor, late Chief of Expenditure Dept., Euston, died on 7th May in his 70th year.
Taylor
William
Obituary
1916
10
312
Mr Taylor, late Inspector, Brondesbury, died on 1st August.
Taylor
J
Retirement
1913
02
72
Station-master of Widnes has retired after 50 years' service.
Taylor
William
Obituary
1917
04
108
Mr Taylor, late of Manchester, has died at the age of 79. He retired 19 years ago from his position of Clerk in Charge of the Booking Office.
Tearle
Thomas
Retirement
1920
03
64
Mr Tearle, of the Loco Dept.,Watford, has retired at the age of 72 after 55 years' service.
Telfer
W
Retirement
1921
06
140
Mr Telfer, Station Master, Dewsbury, retired in March, after having been a station master for over 40 years at 9 stations.
Terry
AJ
Retirement
1913
02
105
Due to health problems, Mr Terry has resigned his position in the Expenditure Department, Euston and is off to "pastures new" in New Zealand.
Thane
JS
Obituary
1916
05
154
Mr Thane, of the Wagon Dept.Staff at Earlestown has died. He was well known throughout the district as Secretary of the local branch of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Thomas
W
Obituary
Thomas
WP
Thomas
Month
Page
Themes
1920
09
205
Mr Thomas, late of the District Estate Office, died in March. He retired last November, after 38 years' service.
Retirement
1921
05
122
Mr Thomas, Cashier, Goods & Cattle Depts., Holyhead, has retired after 47 years' service.
WR
War news
1918
12
311
Sgt. Thomas, R.O.D.,R.E., formerly foreman shunter at Tredegar, has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry and devotion to duty.
Thomas
Andrew
Retirement
1917
09
234
Mr Thomas, Swansea Goods Offices, retired on 10th May after 40 years' service.
Thomas
JW
Retirement
1916
10
305
Mr Thomas, District Coal Canvasser, Swansea, has retired after 39 years' service.
Thomas
Levi
Retirement
1921
01
20
Mr Thomas, ex-Signalman, Gowerton, has retired after 45 years' service. During that whole time he had not been absent for a single day due to illness.
Thomas
W
Retirement
1915
05
132
Mr Thomas, chief of the Expenditure Dept., retired on 31st March after 51 years' service. The connection of the "Thomas" family with Euston Station goes back well into the forties.
Thomas
JW
Retirement
1917
06
157
Mr Thomas, District Coal Traffic Agent, Swansea, has retired from the service.
Thompson
W
Obituary
1916
02
65
Mr Thompson from Longsight,attached to the 8th Battalion of the Manchester Regiment, died on 10th October from wounds he sustained in July.
Thompson
J
Retirement
1918
04
104
Mr Thompson, London Goods Dept., Camden, retired at the end of February after 46 years' service.
Thompson
Charles
Retirement
1919
03
56
Ganger Thompson, Longsight, has retired at the age of 70, after 50 years' service. "Charlie" helped with amongst things, the construction of the new line from Lancaster to Morecombe and on the construction of the sea walls along the North Wales Coast
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Surname
Forename
Type
Thompson
JB
Retirement
Thompson
Charles
Thorne
Month
Page
Themes
1915
02
61
Mr Thompson has retired from a postion in the Time Table Dept. of the Office of the Superintendent of the Line, after 47 years' service.
Retirement
1916
02
61
Mr Thompson, late of the Company's 65, Aldgate office, retired on 31st October after 44 years' service.
RT
Obituary
1918
07
186
Mr Thorne, Accounts Office Staff, Camden, has died after a brief illness. He joined the Company in 1878.
Thornhill
HL
Portrait
1916
10
281
Portrait of Major H L Thornhill, R.E., Assistant Solicitor of the Company.
Thornhill
Joseph
Obituary
1914
09
266
Died on 6th July, aged 61. Mr Thornhill had been in the service for 37 years when he resigned in 1907.
Thornhill
GW
Retirement
1916
04
125
Mr Thornhill, Station Master at Builth Road, retired on 29th February after a career which began in 1870. He was one of the most respected members of the Staff and very popular with the public.
Thornhill
WE
Portrait
1915
08
229
Portrait of Captain W.E. Thornhill, Divisional Engineer, Crewe; now with Royal Engineers (Railway Troops)
Tilley
BE
Obituary
1916
12
379
Mr Tilley, Station Master, Wansford, died suddenly on 7th October. He commenced his career with the Company in 1890.
Tinworth
AC
Obituary
1917
10
261
Pte. Tinworth, Herts Regiment. Formerly Assistant in the District Cashier's Office, Euston, was killed in action in France on 31st July.
Tofts
J
Congratulations
1913
01
29
Vanguard, Camdem Goods Station. On the 15th Nov.1912 was presented with Royal Humane Society's Medal and Certificate for saving life.
Tonks
Horace
Obituary
1915
12
395
Private Tonks of the 6th Wiltshire Regiment, formerly an Engine Cleaner at Monument Lane, was killed in action in France on 2nd October.
Torr
Albert Cornish
Retirement
1919
06
120
Mr Torr, District Traffic Inspector, Craven Arms, retired on 31st May, after 46 years' service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Townshend
EH
Portrait
Trench
EC
Trevithick
Month
Page
Themes
1917
10
237
Portrait of Mr E H Townshend, Divisional Engineer Rugby Division.
Portrait
1913
07
229
Portrait of E.C. Trench, M.I.C.E. Chief Engineer of the Company.
AR
Portrait
1916
06
157
Portrait od Mr A R Trevithick, Superindendent of the Carriage Dept., Wolverton.
Trueman
William
Obituary
1917
06
161
Mr Truman, late Ballast train foreman, Eastern Division, Longsight, died on 29th April, aged 52.
Turnbull
R
Portrait gallery
1912
04
72
Superintendent of the Line, L.& N.W. Railway
Turnbull
WM
Portrait
1918
02
28
Mr W M Turnbull, Assistant Superintendent of the Line.
Turner
John
Retirement
1913
07
225
Retired at the end of June from the Swan-with-twoNecks after a total service of half a century, 31 of them at the Swan.
Turner
H
Portrait
1914
09
246
Portrait of Mr H Turner, Chief of Horse Department of the Company.
Tuson
E
Obituary
1915
12
396
Private Tuson of the 4th South Wales Borderers, formerly a Foreman at Abergavenny, was killed on active service on 22nd Septemner at the Dardanelles.
Tustain
William
Obituary
1918
08
214
Mr Tustain, late guard at Banbury, has died at the age of 87. He retired fom the Company in 1895.
Twelftree
John
Obituary
1916
06
186
Mr Twelftree, Porter-Carter at Northampton Castle, died on 9th April, age 61. e had been with the Company for nearly 29 years.
Tyler
WA
Obituary
1918
11
286
2nd Lt. Tyler, Artists Rifles, formerly in the Goods Dept. Northampton, was killed in action in France on 27th August.
Tyler
JH
War news
1918
04
102
Cpl.Tyler, Leicestershire Yeomanry, formerly of Dudley, was awarded the Military Medal on 28th February. The Company's staff at Dudley presented him with an address and clock to show their appreciation.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Udall
Thomas
Retirement
Veale
Ethel
Vernon
Month
Page
Themes
1914
08
242
Breakman at Longsight, Mr Udall has retired after over 50 years' service.
Obituary
1919
02
38
Miss Veale, youngest member of the clerical staff of the District Goods Manager, Northampton, died on 6th November, on the eve of her 17th birthday.
A
Obituary
1916
09
276
Private Vernon, of the Wiltshires, formerly a Parcel Van Driver in the Cartage Dept., Euston, has died in action.
Viccars
Joseph
Retirement
1914
04
106
Mr Viccars, "Old Joe" as he is called, has retired as Ganger at Banbury. He entered the service in 1872 and has only been absent from duty twice.
Vickers
HJ
Mentioned in despatches
1915
02
67
Mr Vickers, Shunter, Willesden, at present with the Army Service Corps, was mentioned in despatches by Sir John French.
Wade
Arthur
Obituary
1918
09
242
Pre.Wade, West Yorkshire Regiment, formerly Junior Numbertaker at Huddersfield, was killed in action on the Western Front on 19th July. He was 19 years old.
Walker
HA
Resume of career
1912
01
15
Entered service in L.& N.W.in 1885. As a worker he was untiring; he devoted all his time to the railway. Appointed General Manager of the London and South Western Railway on 1st January 1912.
Walker
John
Obituary
1922
08
236
Mr Walker, Inspector in the timber dept.Chester, has died. He had worked for the Company for nearly 50 years, joining at the age of 12, and in all that time was never once known to have been late at duty.
Wall
James
Retirement
1915
02
65
Mr Wall, Engine Driver, Netherfield and Colwick. Has retired after nearly 48 years' service.
Walters
George
Obituary
1921
04
102
Mr Walters, late signalman at Holmes Chapel, died on 10th March, aged 76. He retired some 11 years ago, after 43 years' service.
Walters
S
Retirement
1920
05
113
Mr Walters, Netherfield and Colwick, retired on 24th March, aged 72. He joined the service in 1874..
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Surname
Forename
Type
Walton
E
Retirement
Walton
E
Warby
Month
Page
Themes
1919
11
229
Mr Walton, assistant station master, Rugby, has retired after 50 years' service.
Retirement
1920
01
16
Mr Walton, assistant station master, Rugby, has retired after 50 years' service.
WJ
Obituary
1918
05
131
Rifleman Warby, King's Royal Rifles, formerly in the Accounts' Office, Camden, has died in action in France.
Warden
A
Obituary
1914
04
112
Died on 4th Feb. following a collision near Rugby. Mr Warden, Driver at Northampton died with Fireman E.G. Ashby.
Warneford
Walter Wyndham Hayden
Portrait & article
1916
05
131
Portrait and article on Mr W W H Warneford, Superindendent of Wagon Works at Earlestown.
Waterlow
GW
Promotion
1913
09
275
Has been promoted to the position of Assistant Goods Manager in the Liverpool District.
Watson
Arthur
Portrait
1921
01
02
Portrait of Mr A.Watson, C.B.E. General Manager of the Company
Watson
J
Retirement
1915
07
221
Mr Watson, in charge of Coundon Road Goods and Coal Depot, Coventry, has retired after 40 years' service.
Watts
CN
Obituary
1915
12
394
Corporal Watts of the Scots Guards, formerly a member of the Clerical Staff of the Goods Dept in the Leeds District, died in a bomb attack on a German trench on 17th October. He was 22 years old.
Webb
George
Act of bravery
1917
04
103
Mr Webb, Chief Goods Clerk at Peterborough, saved a boy from drowning on the 27th September. With heroic modesty regarding the incident he with-held his identity at the time, it was only discovered afterwards by accident.
Webb
John
Appointment
1917
05
127
Mr Webb, Permanent Way Foreman,Engineering Dept., Nothampton, has been appointed a magistrate for the County Borough of Northampton. He has been in the service of the Company for 34 years.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Webb
FW
Memorial
Webb
William John
Webster
Month
Page
Themes
1912
06
76
Memorials to the late Mr Webb, many years chief mechanical engineer of the L.& N.W. were unveiled at Crewe on 1st June. Mr Webb was a great benefactor and his memory is perpetuated by the magnificent orphanage endowed under his will.
Obituary
1918
09
241
Mr Webb, Loco.Dept. Northampton, died on 30th July. He commenced his railway career some 54 years ago and was an engine driver for 40 years before taking up light work in the engine sheds 18months ago.
John
Obituary
1916
01
30
Mr Webster, late Foreman in the Fitting Shop at Crewe, died on the 9th November. He retired in 1901.
Weitzel
JA
Retirement
1919
12
247
Mr Weitzel, Head of the Registration Office, Euston, has retired after 46 years' service.
Welch
AC
Obituary
1915
12
396
Private Welch of the St.Pancras Division of the 19th Middlesex, formerly a Junior Clerk in the Goods Dept., Camden, was killed in action in Loos on the 25th September.
Welch
J
Obituary
1918
11
288
Mr Welch, second clerk in the Delivery Office, Coventry, died on 3rd October, aged 46.
Weller
S
Obituary
1916
01
30
Signalman Weller of Patricroff was killed in action in France on 22nd November. He was with the 1st King's Liverpool Regiment.
Wetherer
W
Retirement
1920
05
109
Mr Wetherer, Lineman, Shrewsbury, has retired after nearly 50 years' service.
Wharton
WH
Retirement
1916
05
147
Mr Wharton of the Locomotive Accountant's Office, Crewe, retired on 29th February, after 43 years' service.
Wharton
E
Portrait
1919
07
126
Mr E Wharton, Mineral Traffic Manager of the Company.
Wheway
George
Retirement
1922
03
88
Mr Wheway, Burton, recently retired after 48 years' service. He is part of a "railway family" as his father had worked for the Company and all four of his sons had also entered the service.
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Surname
Forename
Type
White
JTW
Retirement
Whiting
EJ
Whiting
Month
Page
Themes
1914
01
20
Mr White of the Order Department, Broad Street, has retired after 43 years' service.
Obituary
1916
01
29
Lance-Corporal Whiting, formerly of Broad Street, died in hospital in Malta on 14th November following a stay in the trenches at the Dardanelles. "Joe" as he was known was 26 years old.
J
War news
1915
06
178
Trooper Whiting of the Herts Yeomanry and the Broad Street Staff writes from Cairo on recent movements in the area.
Whitney
Lewis
Retirement
1920
04
88
Mr Whitney, Goods Guard at Oldham, retired on 1st April after 55 years' service.
Whittaker
J
Retirement
1914
06
173
Retired from the Accounts Department, Camden, in 31st May, after 36 years with the Company.
Widdowson
JW
Golden Wedding
1913
10
297
Mr Widdowson, formerly of Euston, retired after 43 years' service and recently celebrated his golden wedding.
Widdowson
CH
Obituary
1915
04
128
Mr Widdowson, Locomotive Storesman, Colwick, died on 28th February, aged 38.
Widdowson
John Edwin
Retirement
1919
05
98
Mr Widdowson, who has been in charge of Castle Station, Northampton, for 21 years, retired on 31st March, after 47 years' service.
Wiggs
F W
Marriage
1918
01
20
On November 22nd a well attended meeting took place in the D.S.O.,Euston, when Mr & Mrs Wiggs received a wedding present. There were nearly a dozen ladies present which it was noted was a first for these occasions.
Wildman
J
War news
1916
04
124
Private Wildman, West Riding Regiment (Duke of Wellington's) formerly of the Permanent Way Dept., Euston, is being detained as a prisoner of war in Germany.
Wilkes
W
Obituary
1917
11
286
Mr Wilkes of the Electrical Dept., Crewe, died on 8th September, at age 56. He was an old Army man, having served in the Dragoon Guards.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Williams
WC
Retirement
Williams
IT
Williams
Month
Page
Themes
1916
04
123
Mr Williams of the Accounts Department, Camden, has retired after 45 years' service.
Appointment
1912
08
101
On 9th August at Broad Street station there was a presentation made to Mr Williams on the occasion of his appointment as Assistant to the General Manager.
FH
Retirement
1916
06
181
Mr Williams of the Transfer Office, Euston, retired on 12th May after 50 years' service.
Williams
JSK
Obituary
1914
12
356
Died on 13th October, aged 53, as a result of an accident at Wolverton where he had worked as Goods Agent.
Williams
GO
Appointment
1922
08
234
Mr Williams, M.B.E.,J.P., Chief Claims Clerk, Chester & Holyhead District, has been appointed a Justice of the Peace for Flintshire.
Williams
Thomas
Knighthood
1919
09
174
Sir Thomas Williams, General Manager, has been awarded a Knighthood. Photograph also shows Lady Williams.
Williams
Robert
Obituary
1921
10
239
Mr Williams, of the Signal Dept.Denbigh, died on 16th August, at the age of 66. He had been stationed at Denbigh for 44 years and only 2 days previous to his demise had applied for his pension.
Williams
Howard
Portrait
1919
05
85
Portrait of Mr H Williams, C.B.E. Assistant General Manager.
Williams
IT
Portrait
1919
04
63
Portrait of Mr I T Williams, General Manager, L.& N.W. Railway.
Williams
James Gregor
Obituary
1917
07
190
Mr Williams, London Scottish, formerly Booking Clerk, Rhymney Bridge, Ebbw Vale, has died from wounds received in the recent advance on the Western Front.
Williams
JB
Obituary
1920
06
139
Mr Williams, late Signalman, Llanwrtyd Wells, died on 18th April. He had only retired on 31st March, aged 68, after 48 years' service. The photgraph also shows Mrs Williams.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Williams
Nehemiah
Obituary
Williams
ESL
Williams
Month
Page
Themes
1919
06
125
Mr Williams, Transfer Office, Euston, died on 30th April. He had just reached the age of 60 and was due to be superannuated.
Obituary
1916
03
99
Sergt. Williams, 8th Royal Welsh Fusiliers, formerly Porter at Rhydymwyn, died of wounds received in action on Augusr 7th at Suvla Bay. He was 21 years of age.
William
Retirement
1922
10
298
Mr Williams, Chief Clerk at Tredegar, has retired, after 45 years' service, having reached the age limit. He joined the service in 1877.
Williams
Simon
Obituary
1918
06
161
Mr Williams, late goods agent, Llandudno, died on 29th April, aged 58.
Williams
W
Retirement
1922
01
25
Mr Williams, Station Master, Nantclwyd, retired on 31st October. He joined the Company in 1875 and had held the position of station master at Nantclwyd for 28 years.
Williams
WH
Portrait
1917
08
192
Portrait of Mr W H Williams, Divisional Engineer, Southern Division.
Williams
WL
Retirement
1916
01
22
Mr Williams, Chief Cartage Inspector, Broad Strret, has retired after 54 years' service.
Williams
John
Retirement
1914
01
19
Has retired owing to faliing health from the Marine Department, Holyhead after 42 years' service.
Williams
AW
Obituary
1918
12
315
Rifleman Williams, Monmouthshire Regiment, formerly a number taker at Swansea, was killed in action in France on 8th October.
Williams
RH
War news
1915
11
320
Private Williams of the Cheshire Regiment, formerly of Edge Hill Goods Staff, was among a batch of disabled prisoners of war recently released by exchange of prisoners.
Williams
IT
Appointment
1914
02
25
Mr I T Williams has been appointed Chief Goods Manager from 1st Jan 1914.
Williams
SF
Obituary
1919
05
101
Mr Williams, formerly a Gateman at Brynmawr, was accidently killed in Egypt on 7th February.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Williams
HM
Portrait
Williamson
N
Williamson
Month
Page
Themes
1915
11
292
Lieut.Colonel Williams, Assistant Superindendent (Outdoor), Carriage Dept., Wolverton, is at present commanding 2nd Buckinghamshire Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry.
Obituary
1916
05
155
Mr Williamson, Station Master at Heaton Norris, died on 28th March. He worked up to the last, finishing duty in the evening and passing away that night.
William E
Obituary
1916
09
277
Mr Williamson, Extra-driver, Stockport, died on 22nd July as a result of an accident. He was 37 and had been with the Company for 18 years.
Willians
Clement
Obituary
1917
10
261
Sergt. Willans, Royal Field Artillery, formerly in the Staff Section at Huddersfield, has died wounds received during a recent attack in Belgium.
Willis
Richard
Profile
1922
01
10
Mr Willis, retired District Cashier, Lancaster, will be 91 years old on 21st January. He retired at the age of 68 and is still hale and hearty at 91.
Wilmer
H
War news
1917
02
37
Pte.Wilmer of the Royal Fusiliers, formerly Delivery Clerk at Batley, has been awarded the Military Medal for distinguished conduct on the field.
Wilson
John
Obituary
1921
07
171
Mr Wilson, formerly Inspector, Cardiff, died on 12th April. He retired in 1904.
Wilson
JG
Obituary
1916
01
31
Mr Wison of Garston, died on 26th October, aged 53. He was a well known and highly respected member of staff.
Wise
James
Obituary
1913
11
320
Died on 26th August at Boxmoor. Signalman of 46 years' standing, he retired in 1902.
Wood
James
Obituary
1916
02
64
Mr Wood, Engineman, Stockport, died on 29th November, aged 62.
Wood
W
Award
1919
03
48
Pte.Wood, No.59812, 10th Batt.Northumberland Fusiliers, formerly a cleaner in the Loco.Dept.Stockport, has been awarded the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous bravery and initiative on 28th October near Casa Van, Italy.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Wood
Harry
War news
Wood
W
Wood
Month
Page
Themes
1918
06
155
Corpl.Wood, West Riding Brigade,R.F.A, formerl;y in the Correspondence Dept.Leeds Goods Station, has been awarded the Belgian Croix-de-Guerre, for good general conduct and attention to duty under very trying conditions.
Obituary
1919
01
20
Gnr.Wood, R.F.A., formerly a carter at Sheffield, was killed in action on the Western Front on 4th October. He was 29 years of age.
JW
Obituary
1913
04
135
Mr Wood died on the 15th February, age 57. He had seen 42 years of railway service. He started at the Lancashire & Yorkshire Company and moved to Blackburn 29 years ago.
Woodhouse
HKS
War news
1917
02
36
Lt.-Col. Woodhouse, formerly principal assistant in the Engineer's Office, Crewe, has been awarded the D.S.O. and has also been mentioned in despatches.
Woodhouse
Captain
Army record
1915
03
88
Captain Woodhouse, a member of the Drawing Office Staff at Crewe, has qualified for the rank of Major. He has received orders to prepare for work at the Front.
Woolley
JW
Retirement
1922
05
148
Mr Woolley, Chief Cashier, Goods Dept. Huddersfield, has retired after 46 years' service.
Worrall
Thomas
Retirement
1915
05
156
Mr Worrall, Carman at New Street Station, retired on 30th January. He entered the service of L.N.W. Railway on 6th April 1877.
Worrall
TB
Obituary
1916
08
247
Mr Worrall, of the Goods (Accounts) Dept., died on 31st May, aged 56. He had been with the Company for 41 years.
Worthington
SB
Congratulations
1914
01
18
One time engineer of the Northern Division he has attained his 93rd birthday. Mr Worthington was one of the last links with the past being present at the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830. On 1st Jan 1887 he retired as Consulting Engineer at the age of 66.
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Surname
Forename
Type
Worthington
RH
Bravery awatd
Wright
Thomas
Wrighton
Month
Page
Themes
1914
12
351
For rescuing a drowning child, Mr Worthington, a Fireman at Walsall, was presented with a cheque and a certificate from the Royal Humane Society.
Retirement
1920
07
160
Mr Wright, Passenger Guard, Manchester London Road, has retired. He joined the service in 1874.
James
Retirement
1913
02
70
Traffic Inspector, Willesden Junction. Retired on 31st Oct. last after 43 years' service, 33 of which were spent at Willesden. There were 600 subscribers to his testimonial.
Wshington
James
Obituary
1921
04
102
Mr Washington, Leighton Buzzard, died on 11th February, aged 68. he had been with the Company for over 40 years when he retired in 1917.
Wyatt
E
Retirement
1913
08
252
Cashier, Parcel Department, New Street Station, has retired after 40 years' service.
Wyke
Fred
Obituary
1916
01
30
Corpl.Wyke of the Seaforth Highlanders, formerly with the Clerical Staff at Garston, has been killed in France.
Yates
EJB
Obituary
1918
06
160
Pte.Yates, Liverpool Scottish, formerly in the D.T.S.O. at Chester, was killed in action in France on 12th April.
Yeoman
CF
Appointment
1913
05
164
Has been appointed to the position of Chief Clerk in the District Superindendent's Office at Northampton. He has had 31 years' service to date.
Young
Leonard
War news
1918
03
77
Signaller Young, West Yorkshire Regiment, formerly of the Leeds staff, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery
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