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.”