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  1. johndawsonjune1955
    more than likely i just went off what was on the rear of pic, and it is obviously a mistake. thanks for pointing that out Keith
  2. johndawsonjune1955
    This was from 1949 for the recruitment of young miners.
  3. johndawsonjune1955
    This recruitment add is from 1971.
  4. johndawsonjune1955
    It was 1946, Symptoms as it was just before the mines were Nationalised on January 1st 1947.With Nationalisation came new coal cutting machines and, thousands of miners were wanted, including apprentices. Just as Adam has posted is correct.
  5. johndawsonjune1955
    Here is Barrington Colliery as it looked in 1916.
  6. johndawsonjune1955
    Just looking at my notes John Marshall was born in 1871 and after the war he was also involved as a shaft sinker at Barrington and Netherton.
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    This pic is of John Marshall of Barrington who was a sinker for the Bedlington Coal Company. He is pictured in his uniform during World War One. John Marshall worked on widening the Margery Shaft at Bedlington 'A' Pit. Four of Mr Marshalls five sons also worked with him in the pits at various times. John Marshall retired in 1951, aged 70 years. Its nice to put history online that is of interest to the forum users. Anyone related to him ? I will put more up soon.
  8. johndawsonjune1955
    yes. they said you got a job in the mines you had a job for life. How wrong that was On a good note 200 ex coal miners set on at the pot-ash mine in Yorkshire and 80 more needed very soon.
  9. johndawsonjune1955
    Here is something interesting i thought i would share with the forum users
  10. johndawsonjune1955
    interesting this topic. Morpeth used to do public hangings as well as in the gaol. However, i have never looked into it further. Where were the public hangings at Morpeth. And, what was George Hunter hung for ? I know the term "Gala Day" was from Gallows Day when even children had time off from schooling to watch the hangings. Can we build on this topic ?
  11. johndawsonjune1955
    we only got the odd day trip. parents couldnt afford us to go on the longer trips not to worry, trips to blyth and on the submarine, alnwick, warkworth, bambra castle, seahouses. yes enjoyed them. i loved seeing the submarines at blyth in 1968 i think it was. happy days Maggie
  12. johndawsonjune1955
    A methodist childhood is an interesting life story that gives an insight into our locality by Victor Murray. In it he mentions the Irish / Orangemen connection. Really cracking book to read.
  13. johndawsonjune1955
    There certainly was an Orange connection MaggieThey used to parade at Bedlington and Choppington
  14. johndawsonjune1955
    Heres a good pic of Backworth Colliery for you where ya dad w0rked
  15. johndawsonjune1955
    Thats a nice way to remember her and the person for the scarf to let it be displayed permanently at Parliament. Sadly, we won't be around for the next 100 year to remember, but the forum users have definately had a good contribution to this topic for us. Thats it for me on this topic, just need the know about the Bedlington connection really.
  16. johndawsonjune1955
    That link and story is very interesting Keith. Many thanks for pointing it out
  17. johndawsonjune1955
    Must try and get that book Maggie, what you say about the research makes it a must-read for me now. Many thanks for letting me know
  18. johndawsonjune1955
    Right, that must be it she was in prison a couple of times.Thanks for clearing that up Keith
  19. johndawsonjune1955
    Another two pics
  20. johndawsonjune1955
    Have a look at these two pics
  21. johndawsonjune1955
    superb pics. the one with the houses is the one i like as i have never seen it before and the detail is brilliant. many thanks for posting them
  22. johndawsonjune1955
    Just thinking about this again. Is i right that Emily had been in a phychiatric hospital twice prior to her death ? I think that is correct ?
  23. johndawsonjune1955
    Thats interesting Maggie, and maybe a possibility. Maybe need to look a little further into that and see what else has been said. Sadly, the only one with the answers is dead (Emily)
  24. johndawsonjune1955
    They probably began there cricket days like this pic ?
  25. johndawsonjune1955
    cracking research m8. well done. its useful info indeed.
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