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Started by: daniel (217)

If I knew that ancestors of mine were coal hewers and miners is there anywhere where I could go to find out which mine they worked at and maybe get some further information on them?

I am initially thinking of say a logbook of every mine in Wigan and their employees from say 1880 onwards...

Started: 5th Mar 2008 at 12:38

Posted by: doc of the bay (1626) 

trying to get a miners museum up for you

Replied: 5th Mar 2008 at 13:45
Last edited by doc of the bay: 5th Mar 2008 at 13:49:05

Posted by: tonker (27833) 

This site shows coal mines in the South Lancashire coalfield.
C.M.H.R.C.

You won't find any in Wigan though!

Replied: 5th Mar 2008 at 20:56
Last edited by tonker: 5th Mar 2008 at 21:02:27

Posted by: tigerlily2110 (306)

Try the History Shop, I'm sure there are books there that list the mines and people who worked there.

Replied: 6th Mar 2008 at 10:08

Posted by: daniel (217)

thank you

Replied: 6th Mar 2008 at 13:06

 

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