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29th Jan 1953 Heanor Observer
Death of Mr Thomas Horsley
Life of many-sided Service over 40 years Headmaster at Langley Mill Boys School
Langley Mill has suffered no more regrettable loss in recent years than by the death of one of its most prominent residents Mr. Thomas Horsley, of 10 Station Rd who passed away at his home on Sunday at the age of 78 years. For the greater part of his life he was outstanding for the many-sided service he rendered to all around him in educational, social and administrative spheres, and he has left a mark upon the district and its people that will not soon be erased.
A native of Horsley Woodhouse, Mr Horsley served his earlier educational years under the late Mr. Dix of Smalley and quickly set out for a scholastic career. In 1893 he went to Chester Collage, where he obtained a double first certificate, and after two years secured the appointment of assistant Master to the late Mr. R. Wilkes at Langley Mill Boy’s School, succeeding to the post of headmaster in April 1897, from the time until his retirement in 1939, a splendid period of 42 years service. Mr Horsley estimated that between 5,000 and 6,000 boys passed through his hands all bearing the stamp of his high ideals and fine endowment of teaching ability. On his retirement he was declared to be an example of the impressions made by schoolmasters upon the lives of the young under their charge. His old scholars have contributed worthily to many branches of activity and occupy important posts up and down the Country.
Many Interests
Mr. Horsley had touched life at many other points of interest. As chairman of the Governors of the Heanor Grammar School for 21 years, he took high place in educational trends, claiming that to turn out good citizens had to a sure measure of academic success.
In local administration he played prominent part as representative of the Langley Mill ward for many important years only retiring because of failing health. He was twice appointed chairman and served on many important committees and boards.
In church work Mr Horsley had occupied positions of warden and sides-man at the Langley Mill Parish Church.
During the war periods especially during the first war, he was a great friend to the soldiers and their dependants
A devoted portion of his life was spent in the work of the old Langley Mill “Robins” and its famous teas for children and old folks. He was secretary of the institution from its inception and always took great delight in organising the annual efforts, which have been superseded by the distinctive gatherings of the present.
Prominent in sport
In sport Mr Horsley was always a prominent figure he played for Chester College at football during his two years residence in the city, and later was a notable referee first in the mid- Derbyshire League and later in higher-class games.
He was a life member of the Derbyshire Football Association. At cricket also, he played in his earlier years with Stainsby and Denby and later with Langley Mill, with whom he claimed to hold the record with J. T. Williamson for the biggest last wicket stand in the Derbyshire League, that of 84 against Morton.
Mrs Horsley who died in 1947 was also a fine educationalist, being headmistress for 40 years at the Langley Mill Girls School a post from which she retired in 1935.
The funeral of Mr Horsley will take place today (Thursday), service being held at 12-45 in the Langley Mill Parish Church, conducted by the vicar (Rev. G. Williams Jones) and interment at Heanor Cemetery at 1-15 pm.
In addition to the mourners, a large representation of local bodies and schools is expected.

5th Feb 1953 Heanor Observer
Funeral of Mr T Horsley
Large representation of schools and public
There was a large representation of schools and other organisations at the funeral of Mr Thomas Horsley, of Langley Mill. Whose death at the age of 78 and a sketch of his long and useful career we published in our last weeks issue. Interment took place at the Heanor Cemetery on Thursday following service in the Langley Mill Parish Church conducted by the Vicar (Rev. G. Williams Jones).

Followed by a list of mourners and floral tributes not copied.

Thanks
Horsley
Mrs Ball and Mrs Shewring wish to thank all who sent letters of sympathy kind words of remembrance, and lovely flowers in memory of their dear brother Mr T. Horsley.

And the “Robin Treat” is
12th Jan 1906
Robin Treat
At Langley Mill
The annual robin treat, and treat for the aged poor, took place at the Co-operative Hall Langley Mill, on Thursday and Friday of last week, to Councillor A.B. Frost belong the honour of having started the robin treats at Langley Mill two years ago. At the first treat Mr Frost bore all the expense. Since that time the treat has been worked by a strong committee.

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