1900 - 1994
Dedicated to the Miners of Silverwood
History of the Mine
SIMPLY THE BEST
Hollings Lane
Thrybergh
South Yorkshire England
Webmaster John Doxey
Main Photos Jonathan Dabs.
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Dedicated to the Miners of Silverwood History of the Mine SIMPLY THE BEST |
Hollings Lane Thrybergh South Yorkshire England Webmaster John Doxey Main Photos Jonathan Dabs.
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WILLIAM BIRCH |
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William is recorded as starting work at Silverwood age 46 in September 1925, he had previously worked at Roundwood Colliery. At this time he was living at 18 Kelvin St Dalton. He only broke away from Mining with the onset of World War one in which like many miners he served his Country. Upon his retirement William received the certificate below from the National Coalboard which thanks him for a staggering 51 years service. |
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Many thanks to Nigel Birch grandson of William for the photo above |
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