In the 1920s there were over a million coalminers working in over 3000 collieries across Great Britain, and the industry was one of the most important and power

For readers with family ties to Manchester and Salford, and researchers delving into the rich history of these cities, this informative, accessible guide will b

'My Ancestor Was A Coalminer' offers a concise history of coal mining in Britain as well as insights into the lives and culture of British coal miners. It also

The Black Country in the West Midlands is an important site for family historians. Many researchers, seeking to trace their ancestry back through the generation

Almost all of us have a tradesman or craftsman a butcher, baker or candlestick maker somewhere in our ancestry, and Adle Emm's handbook is the perfect guide to