The southern portion of the staffordshire coalfield, including the lea hall colliery, is in the district. Littleton colliery 1912, another battle of orgreave. Many are familiar with the popular local tales such as the deeds of the wyrley gang, but there is much more to be told about the chase in the past that is less well known. The cannock chase coalfield and its coal mines cannock chase. In the mid1940s, back valley was a dirt road traveled more by horses, wagons and tractors than automobiles. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Stage 2 conservation management plan cannock chase district. Aug 02, 2015 to check out littleton colliery i turn to the trusted publication by the cannock chase mining historical society ccmhs the cannock chase coalfield and its coal mines and an occurrence under confrontations in 1912 caught my eye.
He realised that soon there would be no one remaining who had actually worked this coalfield to record our mining heritage o n cannock chase. The cannock chase coalfield and its coal mines moore books. Feb 07, 2019 2019 is the 30th anniversary of the museum of cannock chase and is a great place to explore. Whether you are interested in local coal mining, fancy getting crafty at one of our workshops or want. Cannock chase mining historical society books chasewater. These informative books, with numerous photographs, of which there are 18 books in total, have been. There are 18 books in the series, each one covering one. Stage 2 conservation management plan cannock chase. Mining memories is a fascinating interactive journey back in time to the cannock chase coalfield, which was the backbone of the community until the last pit closed in 1993. Museum of cannock chase june to december 2019 exhibition and.
The cannock chase murders also known as the a34 murders were the murders of three young school girls that occurred in staffordshire, england, during the late 1960s. The owners were the west cannock colliery company ltd. National character area 67 cannock chase and cank wood. Cannock photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. The series of books is very good although one or two are straight off prints from the cannock chase coalfield and its coal mines if you are interested in the subject this is the one to get its an absolute cracker and value for money mike ip. The books were not intended to be for sale, but rather as local history documents.
The cannock chase coalfield lies just to the north of the south staffordshire coalfield, from which it is separated by the bentley fault. Nov 01, 2007 cannock chase has had many changes in its boundaries over the years. The cannock chase coalfield became the most important in staffordshire and was producing seven million tons of coal by 1914. The museum is situated near the top of a slight hill with a gradual approach. Whether you are interested in local coal mining, want a handson experience of the history of toys or. Around rugeley from old photographs by joan anslow british.
To check out littleton colliery i turn to the trusted publication by the cannock chase mining historical society ccmhs the cannock chase coalfield and its coal mines and an occurrence under confrontations in 1912 caught my eye. The eastern side had the earlier settlement and was known as pipe c. There is a copy in each of the libraries within the cannock chase coalfield and one in the british museum. A history of coal mining in cannock chase coalfield. A tribute to the miners of the cannock chase coalfield tasked with their mission to find the black gold, the cannock chase miners, the young and the old. Cannock chase is a large area of woodland and heathland in staffordshire, south of the county town of stafford. The industrial profile of cannock chase was dominated by coal mining from the 1850s. It forms a rough triangle between brereton, essington and pelsall. Dot brought with her an abiding love of reading and a great reverence for books.
Nov 29, 2015 mining history books did you or any one in your family work at one of the many coal mines in the cannock and rugeley coalfield. I recall being in a childrens home in cannock chase, it would have been around 1965 to 1970. The financial issues of funding our project was solved in the initial stages by a grant from the local heritage initiative lhi to whom we are most grateful. The lesser known coalmines of the cannock chase coalfield by mick drury this the16th mining publication by the cannock chase mining historical society. Books about cannock area browse 24 photo books on cannock and the surrounding area. In a trial reported to have received unprecedented public interest, raymond leslie morris of walsall was convicted at staffordshire assizes of the murder of christine ann darby after one of the largest manhunts in. This project explored the rich history of cannock chase area of outstanding natural beauty. This is not intended to be an exhaustive history of the company, but an indication of the changes of ownership and the links between companies and directors in those companies. Records of the cannock chase and wolverhampton railway company limited also contain material relating to the cannock chase colliery company gb 150 ms36. Early coal mining involved digging small pits or shafts and groups of coal pits still survive across parts of the chase. Cannock chase and cank wood is a landscape dominated by its history as a former forest and chase and by the presence at its centre of the south staffordshire coalfield.
Cannock chase past by sherry belcher, 9781860775109, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This the16th mining publication by the cannock chase mining historical society. Aug 12, 2019 2019 is the 30th anniversary of the museum of cannock chase and is a great place to explore. Associated papers of the cannock chase colliery may be found at the staffordshire record office. If so why not purchase one of the mining history books published by the cannock chase mining historical society. Jan 06, 2012 posted to littleton colliery in the cannock chase coalfield in staffordshire, day worked underground for more than three years, finally as a tadgerman, drilling shotholes in the coalface. The seams under cannock chase are much deeper than those in south staffordshire, being around 1,600 feet 490 m near rugeley, compared to around 800 feet 240 m in south staffordshire. Around rugeley from old photographs by joan anslow. Museum of cannock chase june to december 2019 exhibition and event guide published on aug 12, 2019 2019 is the 30th anniversary of the museum of cannock chase and is a great place to explore. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In a trial reported to have received unprecedented public interest, raymond leslie morris of walsall was convicted at staffordshire assizes of the murder of christine ann darby after one of the largest manhunts in british history. How, when and why did the chase emerge from its centurieslong isolation to become a major coalfield and industrial centre by the end of the 19th century. This book deals mainly with the are which formed the ancient parish of cannock.
Hednesford is known for that curious bowl in the earth near to it now taken up by the noise, thrills and spills of hednesford raceway. The sower cannock library manor avenue, cannock 41546980052. Around rugeley from old photographs a further selection. Museum of cannock chase june to december 2019 exhibition.
Cannock chase district, england, united kingdom britannica. This book is one of those and covers part of the south staffordshire coalfield, south of wolverhampton and walsall in the west midlands. Leader of cannock chase council george adamson, whose father was a miner, said. Did you or any one in your family work at one of the many coal mines in the cannock and rugeley coalfield. This includes one of the bestpreserved first world war landscapes in england. He had an ambition to fill this void and produce a book his life down littleton colliery and its history. Posted to littleton colliery in the cannock chase coalfield in staffordshire, day worked underground for more than three years, finally as.
The museum is based on two floors with lift access to galleries on the first floor. Ask for a free quote from bookshops listings near you. Records of cannock chase colliery company limited comprising series of volumes of signed company minutes, 19591929, and registers relating to company shares, stock, and shares and stock holders, 18591901. In the wet and the heat, the dark and the dust, in one another they placed their trust. Cannock chase grid reference sk000165 is a mixed area of countryside in the county of staffordshire, england. Cannock chase coalfield is a coalfield in staffordshire, england, lying directly under cannock chase. Cannock chase has had many changes in its boundaries over the years. Cannock chase, district, administrative and historic county of staffordshire, westcentral england. Staffordshire coalfield northern mine research society. Staffordshire cannock chase coalfield 10 south east, kent, surrey, sussex etc 9 wales. In this very lively and entertaining account of the history of the area, the author examines all. The lesser known coalmines of the cannock chase coalfield by mick drury is a very involved book which has taken a vast amount of research and time by mick.
The areas mining history features at the museum of cannock chase. Cannock chase mining historical society, 2005 stone, r. Experience the fascinating story of coal mining in cannock chase, discover how it shaped our area and meet the people who worked in the pits in our coal mining gallery. Cheslyn hay has been included, partly because its story is most closely linked with great wyrleym but also. In 1945 perry byrd brought his new bride, dortha jane dot owens, to his mothers house in back valley. Cannock chase mining historical society, 2005 edwards, k. In this very lively and entertaining account of the history of the area, the author examines all these questions and many more. Abbey abundant aisle altartomb ancient appearance arches axedge barlaston beautiful beds beeston tor betley birds blymhill burton cannock chase caverns chancel chapel cheadle church clay coal measures coal strata coalfield coloured common croxden abbey curious derb district dovedale dudley dudley castle. It was back in september 2011 that three exlea hall miners, and the son of a miner, got together and decided it was time that rugeley commemorated its mining past, in the same way the mining heritage of cannock chase coalfield is celebrated in district towns. The area has been designated as the cannock chase area of outstanding natural beauty. The museum tells the story of the communities, landscape and coalfield of the cannock chase district. If so why not get one of the mining books published by the cannock chase mining historical society. The chase through time, cannock chase, staffordshire.
The cannock chase mining historical society was formed with the express purpose of coming up with definitive books about the south staffordshire coalfield and its collieries and the miners who. This the first comprehensive study of this coalfield and includes excellent photographic material, there are good descriptions of each colliery and details of their locations supported by plans and drawings. There is a long history of coal mining, ironworking and glass making and we looked at the remains of these industries. Abbey abundant aisle altartomb ancient appearance arches axedge barlaston beautiful beds beeston tor betley birds blymhill burton cannock chase caverns chancel chapel cheadle church clay coal measures coal strata coalfield coloured common croxden abbey curious derb district dovedale dudley dudley castle east ecton effigy erdeswick feet figures. The chase gives its name to the cannock chase local government district. Records of cannock chase colliery company limited archives hub. Ironbridge and coalbrookdale were supplied in the 18th. Also known as cannock chase coalfield, this was the main energy source for the industrial revolution which shaped the modern world and was to give the black country its nickname. Cannock chase was designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty aonb in 1958, but has a much longer history with richard i granting the chase to the bishop of lichfield as a hunting reserve in 1189. The first world war camps are only one part of the story of cannock chase. Cannock chase grid reference better known to the locals as the chase is a mixed area of countryside in the county of staffordshire, england.
Stage 2 conservation management plan 19 august 2012. View topic cannock chase historical mining society uk. Mining memories, the new coal mining gallery cannock chase. I recall being in a childrens home in cannock chase, it would. The cannock chase murders molloy pat 0340586206 for sale. Collieries in the north staffordshire coalfield ashbourne. Museum of cannock chase jan to jul 2019 event and exhibition. All across the chase, previous generations left their mark on the land. The initial group of 7 authors has grown to 12 who are researching and writing the history of various colliery companies and collieries and of course the cannock chase coalfield.
Apr 28, 2009 the cannock chase mining historical society was formed with the express purpose of coming up with definitive books about the south staffordshire coalfield and its collieries and the miners who. Wales coal and collieries 47 wales metal mining 40 wales railways geology miscellaneous 31 wales slate stone west midlands warks black country 2 yorkshire 60 yorkshire collieries and coalfield 23 new additions new books only 8. View topic cannock chase historical mining society uk mine. Buy around rugeley from old photographs by joan anslow online from the works. The whole township lay within the part of cannock forest which became cannock chase in the th century.