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Coal Miners

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Anne

Anne Report 1 Jan 2005 22:58

I have just started reading a book about mining in the 19C. It is mainly about the Silkstone area of Yorkshire but sets the scene about the conditions everywhere. It is called Children of the Dark, Life and Death underground in Victoria's England, by Alan Gallop. It particularly records the death of 26 children at the Husker mine in 1838. Anne

Linda from Murton

Linda from Murton Report 1 Jan 2005 14:03

You may find this site helpful http://www(.)dmm(.)org(.)uk Dont forget to remove the brackets. This is the Durham Mining Museum and has lots of information, not just about Durham Coal Mines. Happy hunting.

Louise

Louise Report 31 Dec 2004 21:24

google the name ian winstanley from janet

Luciacw

Luciacw Report 31 Dec 2004 19:28

Thank you Nell and Shirley, I will do as you suggested, Wishing you a Happy New Year!! Lucia :-)

Unknown

Unknown Report 31 Dec 2004 15:40

Google Coal mining + Staffordshire to find various sites. I am sure the relevant local records office would have info too. nell

Shirlock

Shirlock Report 31 Dec 2004 15:33

Lucia Try this it may help you. http://www.bhills-history.fsnet.co.uk/coal_mining.htm Shirley

Luciacw

Luciacw Report 31 Dec 2004 13:51

I have discovered that some of my ancestors were Coal Miners. How can I find out more about their employment? They were from Rugeley, Staffs. Thank you for your help Lucia :-)