Hi Phil
Long Time...
Trust you are all well. We are still above ground but beginning to feel our
age.
Not related to your specific lamp... but the Midget lamps I had dealings
with here in Australia were fitted with flint re-lighters.
The irresponsible use of these devices in a gassy atmosphere was known to
have been the cause of several ignitions and subsequent explosions.
Kind Regards
John
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From: "Phil Clifford" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 8:05 AM
Subject: MIdget Miners lamp - E THomas & Williams
Ladies & Gentleman
I wonder if there is anyone who can help me with a puzzle based on (verbal)
history passed down through my family?
I own a Midget miners lamp by E Thomas & Williams which, allegedly, is
reputed to have been the cause of a (Welsh?) colliery explosion and used as
evidence at the subsequent inquest/inquiry. I am assuming that said
explosion resulted in loss of life otherwise there would not have been an
inquiry!
What I need is to know where I could research this claim to either confirm
or
disprove it as fact or indeed to know if anyone may have come across records
of such an incident.
Any help would be appreciated.
Many thanks.
Phil Clifford
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