The life and death of Richard Boys of Burnley

Catherine Rousseau


Regions:
Lancashire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire
Notice Period:
Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
Type:
Professional
Fee:
Paid
Category:
History
Updated:
4th October 2024

Richard Boys (17 June 1849 – 4 January 1896) was an English cricketer active in the late 19th century who played at Lord's for Lancashire in 1877. He owned a hatter's and hosier's shop in Burnley. In his obituary it was noted that he was 'quiet, gentle and genial'. The collapse of a chimney next to his shop caused death and destruction leaving four orphans in its wake. The talk looks at Richard's life before the disaster, and discusses the events surrounding his death in 1896 which are largely forgotten today.

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About Catherine Rousseau

I've a life long interest in archaeology and history and I am a graduate of the University of York. I have experience in excavation, guiding walks and speaking to groups. A former teacher with 25 years experience, I was the chair of local community archaeology groups. I have given talks at the East Lancashire Western Front Association. I am particularly interested in the industrial archaeology and social history of the area around Burnley, Lancashire, and the First World War.


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