W. Thompson

Worked as a miner, firstly above ground on the belts and other work, later underground. 1926 strike, Lots of detail about different wages and shifts. Stocking engines. Also worked in the colliery brick yard. World war two Bevan boys. Pump man. Celebrations at end of war. Forms of lift - accident when cages met, other accidents. Chapel and evangelist preachers. Harvest festival. Egg jarping. Games, rounders and kit cat. Walks around the village. Local shops. Local policeman.

Location: Sacriston
County: Durham
AUD1984-240

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