Birchenwood Colliery, Kidsgrove

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Date:26th of June 1902

Description:Miners from Birchenwood Colliery standing in front of a bonfire that was constructed to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII. The notice attached to the bonfire reads, 'E.R. Bonfire built by Birchenwood Colliery Ltd. to celebrate the Coronation of King Edward(VII) Thursday June 26th 1902. God Save The King'.

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Birchenwood Colliery, Kidsgrove

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Donor ref:PA 2608 / KID/1 - 19 (22/4445)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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