can anyone remember about 30 years ago the accidental death of a boy on loxley bottoms?the boys apparently lite a fire in a derelict cottage at the bottom of the footpath just below the post office , the heat of the fire caused the building to become unsettled thus collapsing and kiling the lad think he was about 13 or 14 years old can any 1 throw an light on this i just wanted to know the lads name i knew his friend thanks hope to hear from any 1 soon ??

Yes the cottages were on Black lane at the side of Olive paper mill,sorryI can't help anymore.

The lad I think was called Danny and lived down Rudyard Rd, he was playing on the outside toilet/midin roof which was about 9in thick concrete when it collapsed.

bullerboy, it wasnt them cottages it was some that arent there now as you went on loxley bottoms just after collins skip owners house they were on the right

Its over thirty years ago I'm sure,and I think the building was an air raid shelter.
There was a piece in the STAR so I would have a look in the archives.

bullerboy, it wasnt them cottages it was some that arent there now as you went on loxley bottoms just after collins skip owners house they were on the right

Thats right psyko, the cottages have been pulled down now.I used to play in them when they were empty when I was a kid.The cottages faced the lane, the toilets/midin were to the right of the cottages.I remember looking in the midin and see,ing a big mound of crap.

there was also a small pond there which is still there, skippy ive looked in the star archives but cant remember the date thanks anyhow

It was an accident,just kids messing around,as they do. It could bring back some nightmares for some by bringing it up again as the ones that were there are still alive.
If you must look into it check the inquest records,you can see them now as it's over thirty years.

sorry my mistake

There were two lads killed in that accident down Loxley bottoms,one of them was my nephew, his name was David Wright he was 15 years old and lived on Dodd Street, I can,t remember the other lads name but one or two others were injured as well.Hope this helps.

thanks for that youngham

can anyone remember about 30 years ago the accidental death of a boy on loxley bottoms?the boys apparently lite a fire in a derelict cottage at the bottom of the footpath just below the post office , the heat of the fire caused the building to become unsettled thus collapsing and kiling the lad think he was about 13 or 14 years old can any 1 throw an light on this i just wanted to know the lads name i knew his friend thanks hope to hear from any 1 soon ??

It was indeed David and the other boy was Stephen from Wybourn. I can send you details if you wish on private chat. I was 13 at the time and present at the accident. Cheers.

the other lad was my wifes brother his name was stephen mason he was 15 and it happend in october 1974 and his friend was david wright they went to get shelter from bad weather and the building collasped feel free to ask more info

the other lad was my wifes brother his name was stephen mason he was 15 and it happend in october 1974 and his friend was david wright they went to get shelter from bad weather and the building collasped feel free to ask more info

Hi foggyowls. Yes, quite right. I was with Stephen and David when it happened. I was with my little sister who was 9 at the time and my friends. I know David's brother really well and he has a sister. The day is imprinted on my mind. I'll never ever forget them both.