Coal Mining (General)
by slowhands 
, proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Saturday, April 07, 2007, 00:39 (6442 days ago) @ Dorothy
Just that they tended the steam engines that pumped water out, air in ? and I suspect provided the power to lower/raise the cage for the deep mines.....
other occupations you will see include Banksman, Brakeman, Winder, Roadman. Platelayer, Ripper, Hewer, Driller, Borer, Collier (!), Assistant , Buttie....
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Dorothy,
2007-04-04, 09:59
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slowhands,
2007-04-04, 10:05
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Dorothy,
2007-04-05, 04:05
- Forest of Dean Coal Mining pages -
admin,
2007-04-05, 04:17
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Dorothy,
2007-04-07, 00:26
- Coal Mining - slowhands, 2007-04-07, 00:39
- Forest of Dean Coal Mining pages -
Dorothy,
2007-04-07, 00:26
- Forest of Dean Coal Mining pages -
admin,
2007-04-05, 04:17
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Dorothy,
2007-04-05, 04:05
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bethanmgriffith,
2014-02-11, 19:40
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Jefff,
2014-02-11, 20:44
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Jefff,
2014-02-12, 16:57
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Jefff,
2014-02-12, 16:57
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Jefff,
2014-02-11, 20:44
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slowhands,
2007-04-04, 10:05