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re. Peter's enquiry (16.11.00) on behalf of non-member in Malta - original message follows. Sir John England doesn't ring any bells with me - did anyone else come up with any information? ----- Original Message ----- > I've had an enquiry from a non-member in Malta seeking sources of information on Sir John England's involvement with the Bristol coalfield. Can members with interests in that area please respond. Copy replies to Josef Laspina <[log in to unmask]> > > Josef believes that - > > >Sir John England and owned coal mines in Bristol some time between the years 1745 - 1810. I would like to confirm this, however, I do not know where to > >look for documents. Possible places could have been Mangotsfield / Westerleigh area or Ashton or even Kingswood. It is not certain whether he owned > >coal mines entirely or in partnership, it is also not certain whether the mines he owned where indeed coal mines! > > >His son William George England sailed to Malta. Here in Malta his son became Consul to Britain and Sweden, he was also the head of the English faction in > >Nelson's times. > > Peter regards, James