I made a visit to Senghenydd recently to view the newly opened Memorial Garden that commemorates the many mining disasters that have occurred in Wales, and the two disasters in particular at Senghenydd. The bronze statue depicts a rescue worker coming to the aid of a mine worker after a … Continue reading →
The records continue to grow with further additions of families that lived and worked in the Somerset Coalfields. Surnames from this area include Dando, Seymour, Garrett, Hobbs, Vranch, Young, Chivers, Parfitt, Heal, Latchem, Horler, Lockyer, Wrintmore, Cornick and many more. Click here for the full list of surnames on record. … Continue reading →
Almost 400 records have been added this week to the database bringing the total to 10,609. Sue Cahill is continuing her research into her ancestors who lived and worked in the Somerset Coalfield and the results can be seen in the records. This latest update includes even more with the surnames Dando, Hobbs, Vranch and Seymour … Continue reading →
The database has been updated and now contains the details of 10,223 individuals. With a great deal of help from fellow researcher Sue Cahill a large number of Somerset individuals have been added. This latest update includes the surnames Dando, Hobbs, Vranch and Seymour and includes a lot of families … Continue reading →