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paul
06:39 PM on December 13, 2009
Marcus says...
thanks for the reply, tried your email address a couple of times but it bouncedback.
my mail is available if you want to chat. what year etc were you in swilly... im 41 so my years
were 70s,80s,90s...now living in alerton bywater....you dont travel far when youre born in swilly.
cheers.
Paul,
I'm from originally from Swillington and I'm after photographs of the villages pits too. And hav e some information which may be of interest to you. I'm also interested in model railways so if you want to you can e-mail me at marcusellison86@hotmail.com.
Cheers
Marcus
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Neil Burns
01:26 PM on December 13, 2009
I have been told that 2 ancesters of mind were Colliery Managers in Yorkshire around 1925 to 1930. There names were William Forster Spedding and Fred Burns Spedding. I am trying to build up a picture of these guys and would appreciate any infomation or advice of how to proceed with my research.
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Ray Norcliffe
01:40 PM on December 08, 2009
I started browsing the internet, seeking an answer to a question which had been put to me, of why some collieries were called Main and others weren't. I stumbled across this website in my search. The site is an absolute gem, and I can't commend it enough.
My personal interest in collieries is that my Father, George Charles Norcliffe, worked in the mining industry as a Pit Deputy, at the Rotherham Canklow pit as I grew up in the 40's, moving to finish his working life at Cadeby Main through the 50's until he was forced to retire after a series of heart attacks in the early 60's. He served in the mines rescue service through those times and I still have his medal and bars. We moved to Conisborough 'concrete canyon' when Canklow closed down and from where I started my career in the Electricity Supply Industry at Mexborough Power Station in 1959, with both Denaby and Cadeby supplying coal to the Station. The photographic records posted on the site are priceless, deserving of an exhibition in their own right. The one depicting the confrontation between a policeman and a miner in a fake policeman's helmet is street photography at its best. I will look to see if I have any photographs in my own archives that may be of interest, and I will make a contribution to the site.
Best Wishes - Ray Norcliife
My personal interest in collieries is that my Father, George Charles Norcliffe, worked in the mining industry as a Pit Deputy, at the Rotherham Canklow pit as I grew up in the 40's, moving to finish his working life at Cadeby Main through the 50's until he was forced to retire after a series of heart attacks in the early 60's. He served in the mines rescue service through those times and I still have his medal and bars. We moved to Conisborough 'concrete canyon' when Canklow closed down and from where I started my career in the Electricity Supply Industry at Mexborough Power Station in 1959, with both Denaby and Cadeby supplying coal to the Station. The photographic records posted on the site are priceless, deserving of an exhibition in their own right. The one depicting the confrontation between a policeman and a miner in a fake policeman's helmet is street photography at its best. I will look to see if I have any photographs in my own archives that may be of interest, and I will make a contribution to the site.
Best Wishes - Ray Norcliife
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Marcus
12:30 AM on November 25, 2009
This is a brilliant, brilliant website. I'm from a family of miners although I'm one of the younger generations who lived in a mining village but never got to see the coal mines or experience the community spirit of those days. Funnily enough I now work in a coal mine in Cnetral Queensland, Australia - they do say you go back to your roots!
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Marcus
12:30 AM on November 25, 2009
paul waddington says...
i am currently modelling a colliery in 00 gauge and i found the site a great help. i wandered if anyone out there has any photos of primrose hill washery ( swillington ) or mount pleasant colliery at swillington. i have only found one on the internet.
fantastic site, keep up the brilliant work.
paul.
Paul,
I'm from originally from Swillington and I'm after photographs of the villages pits too. And hav e some information which may be of interest to you. I'm also interested in model railways so if you want to you can e-mail me at marcusellison86@hotmail.com.
Cheers
Marcus
Please check the new forum page, great books now for sale relating to the former collieries of Askern Bentley Brodsworth & Bullcroft .
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Paul Chetwynd
03:42 PM on November 21, 2009
I would just like to say,I really enjoyed looking through the old photos of Denaby pit.My grandfather and father and family (Chetwynds) worked in the pit and lived in Denaby and Mexborough.My father was born in 1926,his name is John.
I would be grateful if anyone has any info about them.
Many Thanks
Paul Chetwynd
I would be grateful if anyone has any info about them.
Many Thanks
Paul Chetwynd
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Kenneth Butler Shaw
10:14 AM on November 20, 2009
My Father, Garandfather,Uncles and cousins worked in Askern pit,some might remember Joseph Butler Shaw senior and junior,Roland Shaw,Harold Wright,Phillip Wright,Maurice Wright,i have many happy memories of Askern and the many people i knew there
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Hazel Holmes
02:10 PM on November 16, 2009
Sean
forgot to give my email address it is hrhsherlock@gmail.com
forgot to give my email address it is hrhsherlock@gmail.com
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Hazel
02:07 PM on November 16, 2009
TO sean carney
Will have a go at contacting those two prople who you suggested. You say you might have known my family, sorry but for me the names don't help me much as I was just four when my parent emmigrated to Australia, but if you could give me any more information I would be very happy to hear from you (if you use my email address it is more direct as I do not necessarily check this sight too often, but whilst I am in the UK I am regularly checking my emails
Hazel
Hello hazel
why not try maltby Miners welfare, contact Vince Longden: vincelongden@aol.com or contact mining engineer Martin Gildea. I lived on salisbury road I'm sure I remember your family,I left maltby in 1962 to live in Scarborough on the coast, my dad was hugh and mam doris
[/sean carney]
Will have a go at contacting those two prople who you suggested. You say you might have known my family, sorry but for me the names don't help me much as I was just four when my parent emmigrated to Australia, but if you could give me any more information I would be very happy to hear from you (if you use my email address it is more direct as I do not necessarily check this sight too often, but whilst I am in the UK I am regularly checking my emails
Hazel
Hello hazel
why not try maltby Miners welfare, contact Vince Longden: vincelongden@aol.com or contact mining engineer Martin Gildea. I lived on salisbury road I'm sure I remember your family,I left maltby in 1962 to live in Scarborough on the coast, my dad was hugh and mam doris
[/sean carney]
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sean carney
04:48 AM on November 11, 2009
Hazel Holmes says...
I am in the UK visiting from australia I would be interested to hear from anyone who might be able to fill me in with any information about my father Herbert (Bert) Holmes who I believe worked at both Thurcroft and Maltby Main back in the 40s and 50s, he along with my mother and my sister emigrated to Aust in 1959
Hello hazel
why not try maltby Miners welfare, contact Vince Longden: vincelongden@aol.com or contact mining engineer Martin Gildea. I lived on salisbury road I'm sure I remember your family,I left maltby in 1962 to live in Scarborough on the coast, my dad was hugh and mam doris
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Howard Benson
02:29 PM on November 09, 2009
Have just discovered yr site while looking for info on J and J Charlesworth.My interest is Water Haigh where my dad and grandad worked. plse see www.woodlesfordstation.co.uk
i work for bbc 5 live, soon to retire plse see http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00nmz45
i'd be interested in sharing info....am trying to record as many water haigh people as i can before that generation passes away
cheers howard
bensoh10@woodlesfordstation.co.uk
i work for bbc 5 live, soon to retire plse see http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00nmz45
i'd be interested in sharing info....am trying to record as many water haigh people as i can before that generation passes away
cheers howard
bensoh10@woodlesfordstation.co.uk
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Hazel Holmes
04:50 AM on November 09, 2009
If any of the persons named below (or a relative of them) sees this I would be so grateful to hear from them.
Bert King, Dennis Cooling, Sol Goodjohn, Andy roberts and Bert Tompkins. These are people who new my father (Bert Holmes who emmigrated to Australia in 1959 and had worked at both Maltby Main and Thurcroft.
Hazel Holmes
Bert King, Dennis Cooling, Sol Goodjohn, Andy roberts and Bert Tompkins. These are people who new my father (Bert Holmes who emmigrated to Australia in 1959 and had worked at both Maltby Main and Thurcroft.
Hazel Holmes
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Reg Davis
09:07 AM on November 07, 2009
Eli Purser was also my granfatherBarry Holland]
My grand dad was also Eli Purser and after reading an article in the Hucknall Dispatch newspaper regarding the Edward Medal I decided to find out more about him.
Barry, if you would like to get in touch I will let you know where I have got to with the Purser history
My grandfather, Eli Purser, was awarded the Edward Medal for his bravery durting a mining accident at Askern Main Colliery in May 1917. It was very interesting to see the pictures of the pit. Great site.
[/Barry Holland]
My grand dad was also Eli Purser and after reading an article in the Hucknall Dispatch newspaper regarding the Edward Medal I decided to find out more about him.
Barry, if you would like to get in touch I will let you know where I have got to with the Purser history
My grandfather, Eli Purser, was awarded the Edward Medal for his bravery durting a mining accident at Askern Main Colliery in May 1917. It was very interesting to see the pictures of the pit. Great site.
[/Barry Holland]
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Reg Davis
08:40 AM on November 07, 2009
Barry Holland says...
Hi. My grandfather, Eli Purser, was awarded the Edward Medal for his bravery durting a mining accident at Askern Main Colliery in May 1917. It was very interesting to see the pictures of the pit. Great site.
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paul waddington
04:32 PM on November 06, 2009
i am currently modelling a colliery in 00 gauge and i found the site a great help. i wandered if anyone out there has any photos of primrose hill washery ( swillington ) or mount pleasant colliery at swillington. i have only found one on the internet.
fantastic site, keep up the brilliant work.
paul.
fantastic site, keep up the brilliant work.
paul.
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David Horne
05:53 AM on November 03, 2009
excellent site, thankyou for all your hard work. These images bring home so many memories, inspiring!
David.
David.
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D Stephenson
09:57 AM on October 29, 2009
Dear Sir
I write to tell you of the sad loss of my father Derek Stephenson whom as I am sure you will be aware was a colliery manager at Yorkshire main for a number of years.
Derek passed away on Friday 23rd October 09 after going into hospital with an infection and suffering further complications.
Derek was born 09 09 1929 and had just celebrated his 80th Birthday.
Can I take this opportunity to thank you for your web site as an ex miner from Y/M I have spent my entire Sunday morning to date scrolling through the various postings.
Regards
David Stephenson
I write to tell you of the sad loss of my father Derek Stephenson whom as I am sure you will be aware was a colliery manager at Yorkshire main for a number of years.
Derek passed away on Friday 23rd October 09 after going into hospital with an infection and suffering further complications.
Derek was born 09 09 1929 and had just celebrated his 80th Birthday.
Can I take this opportunity to thank you for your web site as an ex miner from Y/M I have spent my entire Sunday morning to date scrolling through the various postings.
Regards
David Stephenson
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Greta Holmes
06:39 PM on October 24, 2009
Hi everyone,
I am currently working on a photography project on the strike of '84, focusing on miners, their wives and union officials in the West Yorkshire area. If anyone is interested in being part of this series or has any photos/stories they would like to share I would be really grateful.
My email is: gretaimages@googlemail.com
Thanks,
Greta
I am currently working on a photography project on the strike of '84, focusing on miners, their wives and union officials in the West Yorkshire area. If anyone is interested in being part of this series or has any photos/stories they would like to share I would be really grateful.
My email is: gretaimages@googlemail.com
Thanks,
Greta
