Thread: pit disaters and other stuff

http://www.cmhrc.co.uk/site/home/ hope it works

neil

Thank you for that link Neil



I just found a Grt Grt Uncle was killed in the mines at Fence, Rotherham in 1862. I knew he had died in 1862 but hadn't got a death certificate....presumed a childhood disease.



He was "crushed by corves in mine" and bless....he was only just 12 years old



Thanks again.....brilliant site



Loz

how sad i say to my kids that they could not handle the work in the glass works i did.But could i handle working down a pit at that age in them days i dont think i could.Im pleased the site was of use to you.

regards neil.

Hello Neil, many thanks for posting that brilliant link. In Northumberland and Durham areas, they had a very rich History with Miners, and the hard work they had to undergo.

And its important that future generations, learn about that side of life.



Durham City hosts a Miners Gala Day, or Big Meeting as some call it every year in July. Its one of those great family events, for all ages. You have the brilliant Brass Bands, a multitude of Miners Banners and one great Parade through Durham City....I try to get there every year.



I hope you and others on site, find the link below of help with Researching Miners History and Heritage.



http://www.dmm.org.uk/mindex



regards Summer

hi ive attended the big day a few times in a book i have about my village history south hylton, we did not have a pit it tells how the pitmen from Castletown got to durham they would march down to the river at north hylton with the pit band playing all get on the ferry which was 2 rowing boats then off they went to hylton station but on the way to the station they stopped for refreshment in a few pubs.When they came back the process getting back over the river began again all a bit groggy of the days merry making they say not one person ever fell in the wear,

regards neil

Thank you for posting this one Neil, I had not seen it before, how very sad the highest number of losses were aged 16

there is some very grim things on this site but it is intresting pleased it helped you

regards neil

Hi Neil,



Thanks for the brilliant link. Most of my Johnsons in Newcastle and felling are on there.