1900 - 1994
Dedicated to the Miners of Silverwood
History of the Mine
SIMPLY THE BEST
South Yorkshire England
Webmaster John Doxey
Main Photos Jonathan Dabbs.
Additional content Mick Carver
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Dedicated to the Miners of Silverwood History of the Mine SIMPLY THE BEST |
South Yorkshire England Webmaster John Doxey Main Photos Jonathan Dabbs. Additional content Mick Carver
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INTRODUCTION TO SITE WHAT YOU WON'T FIND ON THIS SITE ! A hit counter. Abuse. Adult only material, Photo of Mrs. Thatcher. WHAT YOU WILL FIND ON THIS SITE A safe site for children to visit, history, useful information on mining. An in depth look at miners including genealogy, and also links to my other sites containing the history and genealogy of the Villages they lived in, Mining Poetry, True stories, humorous and sad recollections, great photos, and the major thing that has made this site a success, input from miners and their families. Help in navigating this site Pages are grouped for easier navigation, items like the Miners list, Origins of Miners, Tales from the Mine are linked from all other pages by leader page only. This page you are now viewing is the only complete listing on this site. Many of the pages contain text in Yorkshire dialect [ Phonetic ] If you have a problem reading the text please email me and I will decipher it for you. Or you can try my pages on the Yorkshire accent ENJOY YOUR VISIT ! |
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The welcome page to the site This page, which is to help you navigate The people listed appear on this site, either as contributors or were concerned with the mine at some stage in the history of Silverwood. There are also those who have websites with information related to this sites content. The list is in order of appearance and is a way of locating individuals and stories not listed elsewhere on the site. A page to add your local news or advertise local events related to Silverwood Colliery or mining
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HISTORY |
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The birth of the mine in 1900 The company who owned the mine until the nationalization of coal mines in the U/K Pre 1920 The sad day when three Dalton men were lost in a roof fall A listing of miners lost in the Great War A listing of miners lost in the Great War A listing of miners lost in the Great War A listing of miners lost in the Great War A listing of miners lost in the Great War The year following the Great War A page on Trains and their operatives who worked for Dalton Main or Silverwood 1920 to 1930 The story of the Dalton Main War Memorial built in 1923 The mine in pre war years A look at how the men got to their place of work A very informative article from Michael Knight Through the war and towards the 1950's The sad loss of George Mosley and Wallace Beavis by Ian Brameld The decade of new machines The decade of tragic events, and the opening of the Swallow Wood Seam The history of the Blacking Mill by Keith Barraclough and John Doxey The tragic accident when two paddy trains collided underground A song by ex Lord Mayor, and M. P. Stan Crowther The mine becomes a legend in production A glimpse of the improvements with photos How the miners reached the coal face in the 1970's with photos How the coal reached the surface in the 1970's with photos Presentation by Bruce Wilson of hand drawn Maps showing underground workings A decade of conflict, and production records The final conflict during which Britain became a Police State A personal recollection by Kilnhurst Colliery Miner Mike Glennon The end of the 1984/5 strike and the day the miners returned to work A record gained, an agreement broken, resulting in a 2 week strike by a group of miners. The one million tonne output record with photo of some of the miners who gained it A photo of the lads celebrating yet anouther Silverwood record. A group of
Silverwood miners with two of the finished products from coal No not the runaway
train, this is the story of the runaway Crane A reflection with
poems and a great painting of the mines demolition by Oliver Dabbs A terrific
presentation of photos from Jonathan Dabbs Another terrific
presentation of photos from George Johnson ex Maltby Main electrician A presentation of
marvellous photographs by Stuart in the final moments of Silverwood A presentation of
marvellous photographs by Stuart in the final moments of Silverwood A presentation of
marvellous photographs by Stuart in the final moments of Silverwood Two excellent
photos from Mick Carver
Photos by George Johnson showing the last trains
to remove coal from the mine
The closing of the mine and the aftermath
A descriptive presentation from Dean George
Clement regarding the last workings at Silverwood
A look at how some of the miners fared after the
closure of the mine Views of the restored site of
Silverwood tip by Jon Rosling |
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COLLIERS The Miners listed on the pages below are linked individually to the Origin pages in the next section |
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A look at the men who worked at the mine, when they started, what they did, and when they finished. A list to not only pay tribute to the men but also a fact file for their descendents. It is recommended to read the Miners List intro page before finding your miner. Each page contains A - Z links so you can navigate quickly. Three Steps Search A : Click on first letter of your miners surname B: Locate your miner, if your miners name is underlined, click on the link C: Your miners name will appear at the top of the new page with details, if there is a link [ more ] then follow that link for more details of your miner.
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ORIGINS OF SILVERWOOD MINERS The Miners listed on this section are linked individually from the Miners List above |
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The following pages concern where the men worked prior to working at Silverwood, IT IS RECOMMENDED to start here, and also read the information at the top of each page A listing of street names and their locations where some of the miners lived
Colliers from the Forces
Nearby Colliery, the mine has gone but the Band plays on A presentation by Vincent Wardle regarding the short life of a little known Colliery
Nottingham Mine
Miners who returned to Silverwood Men who returned after a long illness Men who came direct from Ireland to Silverwood, or from the Derbyshire mine named Ireland A list of Men who came from Lancashire Nearby Colliery now one of the few remaining Mines in England Situated in Wath on Dearne A huge list of men who signed on in just one month with no previous employment stated Mining locations with only a few Miners listed per mine Mining locations with only a few Miners listed per mine Mining locations with only a few Miners listed per mine Mining locations with only a few Miners listed per mine Mining locations with only a few Miners listed per mine Mining locations with only a few Miners listed per mine Mining locations with only a few Miners listed per mine Mining locations with only a few Miners listed per mine Mining locations with only a few Miners listed per mine Mining locations with only a few Miners listed per mine Mining locations with only a few Miners listed per mine Mining locations with only a few Miners listed per mine Nearby Colliery Local Colliery Owned by John Brown and Co Colliery owned by Dalton Mining company Later known as Kilnhurst Colliery Local Colliery Local Colliery A list of men where the previous colliery worked at is not clear A group of miners with no record of previous employment A list of men who came from the towns corporation workforce Boys who signed on at Silverwood from School A list of men with known occupations on the surface at Silverwood prior to working underground A list of men who came to Silverwood from various steel industries Local Rotherham mines owned by Earl Fitzwilliam Men who worked on the surface of Silverwood who went underground A list of men who came to Silverwood from other than the coal Industry A listing of men who came from various parts of the U/K A list of miners who came direct from Wales to Silverwood
Nearby Colliery at Edlington previously named Edlington Main colliery |
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WORKING LIFE A look at the Miners of Silverwood , their working conditions, and other facts and events during their time at Silverwood |
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What was it like being a miner A glimpse of the working life of Ernest Lawery A social gathering and a meeting with Prince Phillip |
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MINERS LEISURE |
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How miners spent their leisure time an article by John Doxey The sporting miners of Silverwood A presentation by Alan Hodgson of the clubs record 1919/1920 and in the F. A. Cup |
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A continuation with a fact file on several local legends who emerged from the club by Alan Hodgson Local Football star who started his career at Silverwood Colliery F. C. Local Football star who started his career at Silverwood Colliery F. C. Local Football star who started his career at Silverwood Colliery F. C. |
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SILVERWOOD INDIVIDUALS This section will hopefully grow as the pages concern personal stories and histories of some of the remarkable men and women who worked at Silverwood or were associated with the mine. If you know of any of the Silverwood workforce that has a story to relate, please send it in. |
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Newey's of Silverwood
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Hero, and Train driver who worked at Silverwood. Miner, Deputy, undermanager, Salesman, and a great character Hero of the second world war, Silverwood Deputy, local chairman of veterans Club Rotherham A somewhat exceptional family of miners who worked at the mine The talented musician who was also a miner and became leader of the colliery band. Silverwood Miner , CID Officer, poet, artist , and writer. A tribute featuring Albert Ilsley and other members of the remarkable team. A man of many parts Fred became one of the best known miners who ever worked at Silverwood Father of Fred above and William Kelly From Coal Hewer to Chartered Mining Engineer one of the great achievers of the mine The tragic story of a Silverwood miner, and how his widow kept his memory alive Alfred Blyton's Grandson The great
great Grandson of Alfred Blyton relates his memories of starting work at
Silverwood A story from the late William Hitchens Mining electrician, and local council member Miner, underground train driver and unofficial historian of the mine Underground Loco Driver and his memories of the mine A wonderful insight into the lives of a father and son who played with the band Memories of a cornet player with Silverwood Band. One of the last Deputy's at Silverwood [ Son of George below ] George recalls his memories from the closing of Cortonwood Colliery The story of a Silverwood train operative The Miner with 51 years service with photo of certificate The Miner from Dalton who never gave up. An insight into the work of a Silverwood Mining Safety Officer by Jeff The history of the Silverwood mining family by Freda Bliss, Betty Barlow, and Harold Barber An insight into the work of a Silverwood Blacksmith from 1935 until 1981 with photos Ralph's life story as related by Janet Law in 1991. The story of a Trombone Player in the Silverwood Brass Band One of the early Miners of Silverwood with photos. The story of the miner who arrived at Silverwood pre 1906 and his family. Three Lancashire lads who came to Silverwood in the 1920's Three Welsh Lads who came to Silverwood prior to 1920 The remarkable story of Frank who went from dust sampling to Mining Engineer The inspiring stories of a father known as "Topcat" and his son James who worked at Silverwood The story of Keith with photo of his training certificate Miner and Silverwood Welfare football club manager and player A tribute to a local ex miner who became a Lord Mayor and received an O. B. E. from the Queen A tribute to the man who wrote the Silverwood Disaster tribute song A family tribute from David Newey son of William 'Bill' Newey of Dalton The man who worked all his life in coal mines and the Coal Board has no records of him! A tribute to the miner who was to become Lord Mayor of Rotherham but died just days before the occasion The story of a Silverwood Coking Plant worker A tribute to the late James Dabbs, and a mining family history The story of a Silverwood Banksman by his grandson Wayne From Silverwood to Appin Colliery Australia, plus a comparison of the two mines by Dave A tribute presented by Steven Lawrence the son of Clifford Lawrence Silverwood Miner and Boxer The Grandfather of Steven Lawrence who worked in mining for 50 years The story of a Silverwood miner tragically killed below ground The family story of an outstanding safetyman of Silverwood A tribute to the Peers family of miners from Dalton The amazing story of Silverwood's one legged miner |
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FACTS FEATURES AND STORIES From the Mine and concerning the Mine |
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What politicians, the press, ex miners and we said ! The tragic true cost that mining communities paid, with a poem by Fred Spencer A poem depicting an imaginary conversation between two miners buried alive. A look at what became the last building standing at Silverwood, the little shop ! The union at Silverwood The history of the band with photos and band members An incomplete listing of the bandsmen A classy imaginary drawing from Mick Carver The club situated at Dalton known as the " Gun' n' Baggin" A tribute to the committee members who emulated the true spirit of a mining community Photos of some of the signs at Silverwood Photos of pit checks and awards A page to add your reflections concerning any aspect of Silverwood A query on names of trains and other interest A look at the underground workings Mining terms and explanations by Bruce Wilson, Fred Spencer, John Waller, and Keith Barraclough A photographic presentation by Jonathan Dabs The history of Sunnyside and Woodlaithes once owned by the Coal Board, with a list of Residents A photographic presentation by Jonathan Dabs The start of a list of fatal and serious accidents at the mine Photos of the evening held at Silverwood Miners Welfare The 2008 reunion of two Dalton miners of Silverwood
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TALES FROM THE MINE |
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A collection of tales and memories from Bruce Wilson Explore the Mine and meet the Miners with Bruce Wilson This page featuring "The ride of a lifetime" Bruce Wilson More legends and stories from Bruce Wilson An insight into building stone walls underground by Fred Spencer The legend of the haunting with true experiences encountered by three Silverwood miners Two anecdotes from Geoff Walker |
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TALES FROM OTHER MINES |
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A story from 1867 regarding a Handsworth Woodhouse miner [ Ladies you will need your Hankies for this one ] |
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MINING INFORMATION |
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A general look at coal, mining. Some of the occupations in mining through the centuries A presentation by Ralph Law ex Silverwood Blacksmith A presentation by Ralph Law ex Silverwood Blacksmith A presentation by Dave Vicars ex Silverwood Loco Driver A presentation by Dave Vicars ex Silverwood Loco Driver A photographic presentation by Dave Vicars ex Silverwood Loco Driver The life saving feathered friends of the miners Books by South Yorkshire Author Brian Elliot Other Mining sites Observations and trivial facts regarding the site. |
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PAGES FOR YOUR USE |
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Some helpful information for students Sign in at Silverwood Sign in at Silverwood Need an answer related to mining, or looking for lost friends then leave a message here Links to help in your family search |
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LOCAL VILLAGES My other sites concerning three local villages all linked along with this site so you can navigate quite easily from site to site. The sites below contain history, genealogy, memories, local legends, and plenty of photos of the area. Many of the miners of Silverwood lived in these Villages and some of their memories and lives are recorded here. |
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By the glow and the warmth, we must always remember. The price of coal, comes not in men's pockets. It's flesh and it's blood. Let no man forget it. Fred Spencer |
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The Silverwood Mine site is listed on
Access to Mineral
A site compiling Mining History across the United
Kingdom |
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MINERS ADVICE PAGES |
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ROTHERHAM FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Martyn Ward, Web Manager www.rotherhamfhs.co.uk
Seeking help locating local records, then try here, its the site to visit and like most family history groups the Rotherham Branch is a friendly helpful bunch of people. |
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