Aussie Val Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Just been to visit my Mum who is now 91, and mentioned I was doing a bit of family history. She mentioned an accident that happened down Grimesthorpe Road, some lads rode a ladder (though she also mentioned Billy Cart) down the hill in the snow, and though there was some one looking out for traffic, the ladder met with a truck, she believed there were fatalities. She went home to Ellesmere Road, where her father gave her a shandy. My Mums name is Bessie Jeffery nee Woodliff, born 1921, so I am guessing this happened in the 1930's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daven Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I can see by your profile that you are based some way from Sheffield:hihi: If you are able to find out a more specific date you could ask the Local History library in Sheffield to do a search of local newspapers around that date for articles about the incident. I expect there will be a charge. Alternately, try sheffieldhistory.co.uk - you could do a search on there or post your request and see what happens. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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