I am a writer. My father was a Bevin Boy working in South Crofty mine in Cornwall. I am researching for a piece of writing and would be delighted to hear from anyone who has information on this topic. All contributions receives with gratitude no matter how small they might be. Often it is the smallest of details that gives the work resonance. Here's hoping. Thank you.

Had a quick look at old Newspapers... this may assist in your research...

SOUTH CROFTY

Question in House of Commons

The conditions prevailing in the South Crofty Tin Mine, Carn Brea, were the subject of a question in the House of Commons on Thursday by Mr. E.P. Smith (Con., Ashford).
He asked the Minister of Labour what steps he was taking to alleviate them and whether until such appropriate action has been taken he would stop drafting into this mine men who had not previously worked underground.
Mr. Bevan replied that safety in mines was a matter for the Ministry of Fuel and Power. The production of tin at home for essential war purposes was of first importance, and he knew of no reason that would justify restricting the supply of labour to South Crofty Mine.
Mr. E.P. Smith further asked whether men accustomed to working in conditions where fresh air was plentiful when drafted to working underground in their mine found the conditions so bad that they were unable to work. Mr. Bevan replied that if conditions were so bad as Mr. Smith suggested he would consult with Maj. Lloyd George on the subject.

Cornishman - Thursday 22nd July 1943.

Hello Abi

There's a lot of old newspaper articles on Bevan Boys... far too many for me to copy out... The main area I find is WWII where there's so many different articles relating to instances up and down the country.

Regards Tin Miner

Hello Tin Miner,
Thank you for responding. I will begin my search today. 🙂

A lot of Italians were employed at Crofty at around the same time. I think I have a few newspaper clippings from that time ref Crofty. I'll have a dig around in the loft for the papers. Don't hold your breath thiugh! :lol:

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Maybe save you a little time Roy...

Italians To Mine Tin

Employment of 100 Italians at South Crofty tin mine, near Camborne, Cornwall, has been approved by the Transport and General Workers Union on conditions that the Italians shall be the first to go in the event of redundancy.
Aberdeen Evening Express - Thursday 30th August 1951.

Regards Tin Miner

Nice one mate. I think the one I have maybe from the Telegraph or possibly the Times. Probably turn out to be neither in the end:-[

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