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Michael Thomas

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1974-Present. Ex NCB Western Area Student Apprentice (Mechanical), Lea Hall Colliery Technical Assistant, Western Area Coal Face Engineer and finally British Coal Information Technology HQ (Compower) Cannock. Privatised in 1994 but I am still paying into the British Coal Staff Pension. I was the last British Coal person on site at the British Coal HQ (Hobart House) in London. The demolition contractors were waiting for me to disconect the Network. Now nearly 20yrs on I am the last person on site here at Atos/Compower Cannock. When I finish emptying the data centre the bulldozers are moving in. Reading the comments I feel privaliged to have visited collieries all over the country and been part of this great industry. Regards to anyone who remembers me.

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Ian Attwood

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Hello all, My late father, Brian worked at Littleton in Cannock. He finished in late 1992 a year before the pit closed. He was gutted when he finished as senior overman, the pit and the industry was his life. Im the only Attwood in 4 generations who did not have the opportunity to continue the family history & tradition of being a miner. I visited the colliery numerous times and went underground with my Dad on visits, if it wasnt for the Tories Id have been there, doing a job I would have been proud to do. I had the pleasure to meet alot of Dads work mates who he thought of very highly, all I can say every miner past and present has my respect, you are probably the hardest workers Ive ever known, you helped put the "Great" in Britain. Best regards, Ian.

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frank jones

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I am an ex-miner having worked at Jubilee and Hamstead pits, I found your site most interesting and informative. Thank you for the privelege of access to it.

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robin dean

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Littleton Manager 1989 -93 I managed the mine in the last 4 years. What a joy! Having worked at many mines around in South Midlands, I can say that the spirit and enthusiasm of all at Littleton was second to none. A privelege to work with everyone!

Message Number: 57 - Thursday, August 12, 2010 10:52:29 GB
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John Ashley

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1949 - Apprentice Electrician at Cannock Wood Colliery. Electrician at Cannock Wood Colliery. Mainly administrative work for the Electrical Engineer, Leader of the First Aid Team and the Civil Defence Rescue Team. Spent much time driving the ambulance - doing shift work in the First Aid Room and during absence of the Sister over 12 months running the 'Medical Centre' situated in the Baths building. Left the industry in 1962 - a short time with Dr. Barnardos Homes then Leicester University with Home Office sponsorship onto B'ham Probation Service then Walsall Social Services as Area Manager and acting Asst. Director and Principal Officer until retirement.

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Roger Roberts

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I was a 4th generation miner (as far back as I can trace) at Mid Cannock colliery from '62 to '65. My father (Cliff) was at Chase 8s until it closed, then at Rawnsley (forgot the name), he and mom being licencees at the Five Ways in Heath Hayes where I grew up. My paternal granddad lived opposite a 'Jacky pit' south of Norton Canes (again I can't remember the name. I would like to know more about my heritage now that it no longer exists. Regards Roger

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andy ross

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very interesting , will visit again

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Phil matthews

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worked down littleton between 1985 - 1992, Good site to view some old mermories!!!!

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alan plummer

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tracing my grandfathers work record at the big pit 1914ish Phillip Young

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