The West Riding Miners and Sir William Garforth
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The West Riding Miners and Sir William Garforth by Bryan Fraser
In 1909 over one million men and their families rejoiced. A solution - breathing apparatus - had been found by W.E. Garforth which would stop thousands of men and boys being killed by underground explosions annually. However, it was to be many years before he persuaded the mine management to introduce it. This book tells the story behind the determination of William Garforth and his family, not only to introduce that solution, but also to improve the working and social environment of the British working classes. Bryan Fraser is one of the last generation of miners. Here he tells the significant story of William Garforth, along with the West Riding miners' own memories of working down the pits. Complemented by original photographs and ephemera, this account records an important way of life, now gone, for future generations.
Bryan Frasergrew up in the mining town of Normanton. After following generations of his family working down the pit, he researched the history of mining. This led to him to publish articles and books on the subject, and also to give talks to local groups.He previously compiled Normanton and Normanton: The Second Selection.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780752449913 |
| ISBN 10 | 0752449915 |
| Title | The West Riding Miners and Sir William Garforth |
| Author | Bryan Fraser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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