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Somerset Mining History & News

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History

Somerset National Coal Board

These were the electrical and mechanical apprentices of the Somerset National Coal Board, learning the essential trades that would keep the mines running.

January 1957

History

Carting Boy

Here is a picture of a carting boy from the Somerset Mines (specifically Braysdown Colliery near Peasedown) with a candlelight.

January 1928

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