Research Projects

by William McAdam

1843		Mr Hugh Seymour Tremenheere, Government Inspector for schools appointed as the first inspector for Coal Mines
1869		Mr W. P. Roberts Miners’ Lawyer. He wins the case to release miners from the yearly bond with the owners of coal mines
1889		Formation of Miners’ Federation of Great Britain
1897		St John Ambulance Brigade provided training in First Aid
1900		Horse Ambulances used to convey injured miners
1904		Mr Donald Bain. An inspector of coal mines provided a shield for annual competition in First Aid. The competition was called The Durham Mines Inspection District Ambulance League.
1908		Coal Mines Act. Eight hour shifts introduced
1913		439 miners killed in an explosion at the Universal Colliery, Sengenhydd in Glamorgan, Wales. This is the biggest disaster in the history of the British Coal Fields
1923		Coal Mines Act. Workmens’ Compensation introduced
1926		Coroner John Graham presented a shield for First Aid competition amongst persons employed in any industry in Durham County Coal Mines Act Miners’ Welfare Fund formulated
1927		First pit head baths provided in Durham County at Boldon Colliery
1930		Durham Miners’ Convalescent Home opened at Conishead Priory Ulverston Cumbria
1938		Agreement reached for Miners’ holiday with pay with effect from 1939
1943		Rehabilitation and treatment centre for miners opened at the Hermitage, Chester-le- Street
1944		Medical examinations and training introduced for new entrants into coal mines
1945		First Aid Rooms replaced by Medical Treatment Centres
1947		1st January Coal Mines Nationalised
1954		New Medical Treatment Centre opened at Dean & Chapter Colliery
1958		Dean & Chapter team winners of the Mitchell Hedges Trophy National Coal Board. National First Aid Final
1959		Dean & Chapter team win the Dewar Shield. St John Ambulance Brigade, National Final Dean & Chapter team win the Grand Prior Trophy. St John Ambulance Association Final

This is part of a series of projects, others are listed below:

Caring for the Coal Miner (Part 01 of 11)- Introduction and the dangers encountered

Caring for the Coal Miner (Part 02 of 11) - the care and treatment of the injured miner

Caring for the Coal Miner (Part 03 of 11) - the need to progress

Caring for the Coal Miner (Part 04 of 11) - Bolckow, Vaughan & Company

Caring for the Coal Miner (Part 05 of 11) - Dorman Long & Company

Caring for the Coal Miner (Part 06 of 11) - Coal Mines Inspectorate

Caring for the Coal Miner (Part 07 of 11) - Coroner Graham and the Coal Mines Fire and Rescue Brigade

Caring for the Coal Miner (Part 08 of 11) - Trade Unions

Caring for the Coal Miner (Part 09 of 11) - Nationalisation

Caring for the Coal Miner (Part 10 of 11) - Pit ponies

Digitised by Helen Davison
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