Copy of his death certificate
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In 1859, he was deeply affected by the death of his wife.
He was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1861, in which role he was 'more inclined to forgive than to punish'.
He was still called on for scientific investigation, particularly in the field of water supply, and it was whilst collecting samples for this that he slipped and fell into a reservoir. |
He caught cold and never really recovered. He died on 30th November 1866.
The Mercer Hall
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Mercer Park
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His daughter Maria was determined that he would not be forgotten in his native and home towns, and left money for memorials to be erected.
Oakenshaw Cottage and its grounds were left to the people of Clayton-le-Moors as a museum and park, and in Great Harwood, the Memorial Clock and the Mercer Hall still pay tribute to the man who loved the local area and its people.
Commemoration stone on Mercer Memorial
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The unveiling ceremony at Towngate Great Harwood
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