1938 – HERBERT WALE, Timber Drawer, 40

Herbert Wale of 14 Worksop Rd, Mastin Moor, was a native of the village and had lived there all his life.  He had been working at the Markham Colliery for about ten years, but had been employed by the Staveley Coal and Iron Company all his working life.  He left his widow Frances and two daughters Joan and Jean.  He was buried at Staveley.

Herbert was commemorated on 16th September 2019. The location of the artwork can be found in zone 2 on the trail map which can be downloaded here.

Derbyshire Times 13th May 1938

Herbert Wale (40), of 14, Worksop Rd, Mastin Moor, was a native of the village and had lived there all his life. He had been working at the Markham Colliery for about 10 years, but had been employed by the Staveley Coal and Iron Company all his working life. He leaves a widow and two daughters.

Further Information can be downloaded here:

Herbert Wale

Herbert Wale family tree

Other Information

Markham Colliery 1938 disaster

List of miners killed and injured in the 1938 disaster

List of miners killed in the 1938 disaster who were buried in Staveley

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