F. C. Moore (G 14-22)

The following has been compiled from notes supplied by Frank, who died peacefully in Buxton on the 21st January 2008, having survived his wife, Nancy, by ten years. They had no children.

“Frank was born in Barnsley in 1905 and educated at St. Bees and Sheffield University. A keen sportsman, he played rugby for the University and for many years, cricket with local clubs in Barnsley and Buxton. Following University, he gained his Colliery Manager’s First Class Certificate and subsequently taught mining subjects at both the Barnsley Mining and Technical College and the West Riding C.C. Evening Institute. He was the author of the book ‘Safety Principles in Mines’, as well as writing many technical articles for various publications. In 1936 he joined I.C.I. and was eventually made Safety Officer for their lime-working division. After 31 years, he retired from the company in 1967.

In his retirement, bowls became one of his chief interests as well as music. He played the organ at a number of churches in the Buxton area. For over seventy years he was actively associated with Barnsley football club, where his father was a Director for over thirty years and later President. Frank became President of the Supporters’ Club, succeeding ‘Dickie’ Bird, a role he thoroughly enjoyed.”

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