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AMPUTEE..ACCIDENT AT DOCKS AS A CARTER.WOULD THERE

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Glenys

Glenys Report 13 Nov 2007 08:58

try the mersey docks and harbour board archives.

William

William Report 13 Nov 2007 08:45

try the editor of the "scottie press" he is involved with the archives of the liverpool carters union & has fund of knowledge
on the carters, good luck

Jodiee

Jodiee Report 12 Nov 2007 19:40

Hi anyone and everyone, my grt grt grandad worked at the docks (he lived in west derby area liverpool) as a carter he had an accident and ended up having the lower part of his leg amputated and a wooden one fitted he was born in 1859/60 and died age 43 1928 he had to give up work as a result and i was just wondering if there would be any kind of record, news article or absolutely anything about it anywhere? any advice would be kindly welcome and your time greatly appreciated..thanks