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From: Keith Ramsey <[log in to unmask]>
To: INTERNET:[log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 18 July 1999 08:44
Subject: Bristol & Somerset Coalfield
>I've been researching the history of this coalfield over the past couple of
>years, but have been unable to track down the records of some of the mine
>owners. Those I am interested in are:-
>
>Handel Cossham (Deep Pit , Speedwell and Parkfield collieries)
>Leonard Boult & Co (Easton, Whitehall & Pennywell Road collieries)
>The Bennett family (Dean Lane colliery)
>The Beauchamp family (numerous pits in Somerset, mostly in the Radstock
>area)
>
>I have also been unable to find the records of the Bristol Miners'
>Association.
>
>I would be very grateful if anyone can tell me the location of any of these
>records (other than the few that are at the Bristol and Somerset Record
>Offices)
>
>Keith Ramsey
>
I believe Handel Cossham lived in WICKWAR (I think he is listed as a mine
owner in one census)
A local hiostorian has writtenn up the history about this and is forwarding
me a copy. I'll pass it on to you when I have it.
I also believe there is a link to Cossham hospital in Bristol and possibly
Cossham Hall in Thornbury
There are also various roads in Bristol called Cossham street etc.
DAVE HARDWICK
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