There are books written about this era

for example

Bermuda Dick- written by Averil KEAR

A True Story of Forest of Dean Convicts - which includes information of the life of Forest of Dean people (inc. religion) at that time

Hidden Heritage

http://www.hidden-heritage.co.uk/books/book-reviews/

Richard KEAR, James JAMES, George CHARLES, sentenced for Life at Gloucester 9 August 1851 -

More information of these Miners on

Gloucestershire Local History

http://www.gloshistory.org.uk/lhcbrev3.htm