I was interested to see Tony's reference to the Wethered Shaft at
Geevor. I know this is something of a long shot, but did this mine have
any connection with the Wethered family who owned collieries near
Bristol? William Wethered and his sons Joseph, Henry and Edwin were in
partnership with Handel Cossham (who was William's son-in-law) at
Parkfield from 1851 and also at Speedwell and Deep Pit from about 1863.
I think the family may also have had some connection with Wethered's
brewery at Marlow in Buckinghamshire.
Keith ramsey
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