Silverdale No 2 Mines Rescue Brigade, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Date:1914 - 1918 (c.)

Description:The North Staffs Colliery Owners Association set up their first mines rescue station, in a converted house at Stoke in 1911.
This was not long after the Coal Mines Act was passed; meaning that it was their duty to provide and maintain rescue apparatus and a rescue team in case of emergencies in the mines.
Walter Clifford (seen here under the Rescue Station sign) was appointed as the first Chief Superintendent.

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Silverdale No 2 Mines Rescue Brigade, Newcastle-under-Lyme

The North Staffs Colliery Owners Association set up their first mines rescue station, in a converted ...

Silverdale No 2 Mines Rescue Brigde, Newcastle-under-Lyme

This photograph shows the team with their breathing apparatus on.

No 3 Rescue Brigade

The Miners Rescue Team are pictured here in all of their equipment. The National Miners' Rescue Service ...

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Creators: Mr S.H. Ellis - Creator

Donor ref:Nm.2018.100.1 (22/38193)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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