Lynda King 0 #1 Posted May 13, 2022 Hi, just joined. My grandfather was Charles Furness. He was born at the Robin Hood pub, Little Matlock. His younger brother, Mathew Furness ran the family ganister mine, he was married with a young family. As Charles was single he moved to work in Westthorpe pit in Killamarsh. He lodged with my grandmother’s elder sister in the village, they met and married. I have got all Charles and Mathews brothers and sister details. Contact me, if you want to chat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
carosio 186 #2 Posted May 13, 2022 Isn't there something unique about the pub's cellar, cut out of the underlying rock? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
midowl 10 #3 Posted May 19, 2022 Will send details tomorrow of a short Pathe news clip re this mine about 1950! Matt Furness stars..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
midowl 10 #4 Posted May 19, 2022 Anyone interested..short film clip by British Movietone News, 1947, look up U-tube: `ONE MAN COAL MINE` ...very interesting for anyone who knows the area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
carosio 186 #5 Posted May 20, 2022 I remember the engine shed and peering in through the windows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...