limey
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Feb 19, 2007 17:17:59 GMT -5
Post by limey on Feb 19, 2007 17:17:59 GMT -5
I found this site after googling around for information on the old coal mining industry in England - I was particularly interested in the Leicestershire and South Derbyshire coalfields, and actually found a site that has a DVD of the old steam winder at Donisthorpe Colliery.
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Feb 23, 2007 13:13:12 GMT -5
Post by John on Feb 23, 2007 13:13:12 GMT -5
At least we are getting "on the map" then!
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Mar 11, 2007 20:34:42 GMT -5
Post by plantfit on Mar 11, 2007 20:34:42 GMT -5
Ayup John,
Always been interested in mining but never worked at the mines, I work in the quarrying industry, some similarities but not the comeradery you lot experienced and what me dad told me of his experiences down the pits, Great site though and thanks for the chance to air my views
Rog
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Mar 12, 2007 5:02:04 GMT -5
Post by abdaz on Mar 12, 2007 5:02:04 GMT -5
Hya Plantfit, a bit off topic, but do you ever come across anything of interest to rock collectors, areas where maybe semi precious stones have been deposited? It might sound barmy but I do know that there one or two gravel pits and quarries where people make a living collecting stones to polish or even sell them as display pieces, I'm thinking in terms of Amethyst Geodes and agates maybe amber and carnelian.
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Mar 13, 2007 8:07:32 GMT -5
Post by John on Mar 13, 2007 8:07:32 GMT -5
Ayup John, Always been interested in mining but never worked at the mines, I work in the quarrying industry, some similarities but not the comeradery you lot experienced and what me dad told me of his experiences down the pits, Great site though and thanks for the chance to air my views Rog Thats what the site's for Roger, there are a few members who are not mining types. Everyone has something to offer though. My Grandad was a hewer, I only found out a few years ago he worked at Clifton Colliery, where I served most of my apprenticeship at. Wished I'd known when I worked there! I never knew the old feller, he died when my Dad was young. Funny thing, Dad never told me what pit he worked at although he told me he was a miner.
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Mar 13, 2007 15:33:54 GMT -5
Post by plantfit on Mar 13, 2007 15:33:54 GMT -5
Ayup Abdaz
The stuff we dig up is mainly river washed sand and gravel formed after the last ice age, with small amounts of quarzite and flints. Thing of interest that come up from time to time are fossils and believe it or not Wooly mamoths teeth. Last year a fair bit of Roman fragments and lower down Bronze age arrow heads and beads
Rog
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tyke
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Jan 26, 2008 10:24:43 GMT -5
Post by tyke on Jan 26, 2008 10:24:43 GMT -5
I found this site with Google - Coalmining
My Quick info:- Started at Silverwood Colliery in 1963 aged 15 and did all the usual training for different jobs up to and including the coal face where I was mainly a front ripper. Started Deputy in 1981 - retired on ill health in 1987 due to a knee injury underground. Hope to visit this site often to see what other ex coal miners are up to.
Brian
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Jan 26, 2008 13:41:40 GMT -5
Post by John on Jan 26, 2008 13:41:40 GMT -5
I found this site with Google - Coalmining My Quick info:- Started at Silverwood Colliery in 1963 aged 15 and did all the usual training for different jobs up to and including the coal face where I was mainly a front ripper. Started Deputy in 1981 - retired on ill health in 1987 due to a knee injury underground. Hope to visit this site often to see what other ex coal miners are up to. Brian Nice to see you here Brian, the site goes in spurts, we get pretty busy, then slows a little. Plenty of info and links here. You started in the industry about the same time as me. John
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Mick
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Mar 3, 2008 17:15:07 GMT -5
Post by Mick on Mar 3, 2008 17:15:07 GMT -5
found the site by just messing about,glad i did hope too find some old work mates. but if i dont im not botherd,i am injoying just having a look round. I think its a great site.i worked at gomersal and wheldale colls.
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Sept 18, 2009 16:25:07 GMT -5
Post by oldshaftman on Sept 18, 2009 16:25:07 GMT -5
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Jun 18, 2010 9:47:04 GMT -5
Post by freddibnahheritage on Jun 18, 2010 9:47:04 GMT -5
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Jun 20, 2011 12:54:45 GMT -5
Post by bulwellbrian on Jun 20, 2011 12:54:45 GMT -5
Googleing coal in Nottinghamshire.
I worked for EMD No.6 Area Laboratory at Cinderhill, Nottm.
Then Marketing at Eastwood Hall
Finally Marketing at (the dreaded) Hobart House, London.
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Jun 21, 2011 17:58:52 GMT -5
Post by John on Jun 21, 2011 17:58:52 GMT -5
Googleing coal in Nottinghamshire. I worked for EMD No.6 Area Laboratory at Cinderhill, Nottm. Then Marketing at Eastwood Hall Finally Marketing at (the dreaded) Hobart House, London. I had my interview, aptitude test and medical at "Cinderhill Unit" in 1964.
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Apr 18, 2012 5:06:41 GMT -5
Post by anthonygos on Apr 18, 2012 5:06:41 GMT -5
I also came by it in google sometime back now, but also was told by a member from the Welsh Coal Mines site, of which am also a member of, and that's why I become a member...!. so Hi to all of you on here....Anthony or Tony but you can if you wish call me "Sir"
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Apr 18, 2012 7:28:37 GMT -5
Post by John on Apr 18, 2012 7:28:37 GMT -5
Hi Tony, keep up the good work, like your poems!
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Nov 14, 2013 5:41:57 GMT -5
Post by kilburn on Nov 14, 2013 5:41:57 GMT -5
I joined in 2009 after doing a general search on Google looking for any info on my 'old' Area 7 in particular Church Gresley and Granville colliery's.
Sadly due to all sorts of reasons I have not participated BUT looking to change that as I have a stack of stuff I would like to share before the final curtain comes down!
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Nov 14, 2013 6:51:58 GMT -5
Post by John on Nov 14, 2013 6:51:58 GMT -5
I joined in 2009 after doing a general search on Google looking for any info on my 'old' Area 7 in particular Church Gresley and Granville colliery's. Sadly due to all sorts of reasons I have not participated BUT looking to change that as I have a stack of stuff I would like to share before the final curtain comes down! Look forward to your input, if you want any colliery boards adding, give me a "shout".
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dukie63
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Jan 2, 2016 17:47:49 GMT -5
Post by dukie63 on Jan 2, 2016 17:47:49 GMT -5
Came across while looking for info on pits around Wombwell, i worked at Darfield but all my family way back worked the pits as did most old families in the area.
Wombwell Main closed in the sixties and Darfield Main lasted until 89 but locally theres lots of mining although very little evidence remains. I am very interested in our mining hertitage and have been writting a book on local mining history for the past 5 years, i aim to complete it over the next 2 or 3 years and the internet is a great place to look.
Ii like the site but im mainly interseted in Coal Mining and its history. My Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great Great Grandfather and myself and many relatives either worked at Darfield Main, Mitchells Main, Monk Bretton or Wombwell Main. Thats by no means unique in this area but it does breed lots of interest for our mining past.
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Mar 6, 2021 20:15:20 GMT -5
Post by sadnoh1 on Mar 6, 2021 20:15:20 GMT -5
I found this site after googling around for information on the old coal mining industry in England - I was particularly interested in the Leicestershire and South Derbyshire coalfields, and actually found a site that has a DVD of the old steam winder at Donisthorpe Colliery.
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Mar 6, 2021 21:01:49 GMT -5
Post by sadnoh1 on Mar 6, 2021 21:01:49 GMT -5
I found this site by looking up a pit lamp made by Patterson mining lamps Newcastle Upon Tyne o ESTY. I was born in Stanley Co. Durham. Pits everywhere. At 9 my family emigrated to Canada In 1958. At 18 I joined the USN. Was on leave in 1970 from my Cruiser The USS ALBANY CG10 visiting relatives in South Moore / Stanley Co. Durham. My uncle reluctantly gave me a Patterson Lamp. Reason: He thought it was worth Nought. Said in a heavy Geordie brogue "Laddy Yuuul Hoy It Oer The Side" I restored the metal parts by using printer ink on them. Had that handy in the engine room on my ship.
So 50 years on I have the lamp, sent him pics of it and he still didn't believe it made it back to the USA then Canada. He was a retired pit miner and kept all kinds of stuff that as far as he was concerned was just old junk. Antiques Road Show changed that in the UK and the USA had a version as well.
Question on the fuel use I saw in some threads. He told me it used naphthalene. Saw the someone used Coleman Fuel in one. So thats close enough. Other fuels would be a dirty burn but naphtha is a hot clean burn. So hope that helps some out.
I now have 3 original pit lams. My grandfather was in part responsible for the creation of the Miners Union in the Stanley area Or the Durham Miners Association He was a retired coal miner and lost an eye. His monthly pension was 2 penny's. WoW tuppence for an eye back then.
I have his 50th Anniversary Miners Union Certificate issued Sept 20 1920. Its a PIONEER DIPLOMA Its cool looking and framed and is 101 years old. There are now 7 pit lamps below it , 4 brass replicas and 3 original pit lamp ones. Not done yet!
Anyway just joined and will review the site as I go along.
Any questions? Please do so. Not sure the workings of the site but it was a pregnant dog logging on.
Regards from Toronto Canada!!!!!!!!!
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Mar 14, 2021 17:12:46 GMT -5
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Post by mickrobbo on Mar 14, 2021 17:12:46 GMT -5
I found this site after googling around for information on the old coal mining industry in England - I was particularly interested in the Leicestershire and South Derbyshire coalfields, and actually found a site that has a DVD of the old steam winder at Donisthorpe Colliery.
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