East Pool Mine
12 years ago
I would love to hear from anyone who has stories / information on mining here at East Pool Mine during WW2 - Bevin Boys were drafted to this mine as well as the coal mines further north, but unfortunately little has been captured from this time. I do have a photo of a group of miners working here and I have a name but nothing more than that. The name is Mr Wotten and he was here for 2 years up until 1943 and came from the Plymouth area.

Many thanks

Anita Pryor

Trewillan
12 years ago
Not specifically helpful for East Pool, but ex-Bevin Boys were given a badge a few years ago to commemorate their war service - their details must be on record somewhere.
East Pool Mine
12 years ago
Thank you - it hadnt occurred to me, but of course there must be a list somewhere! Wish me luck!
Anita
Graigfawr
12 years ago
http://www.bevinboysassociation.co.uk 

They may well be willing to circulate your query to members via their newsletter.

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