Lower Deep Colliery

Miners Federation Union Card – Blaina. This is a Miners Federation Union Contribution Card from the Lower Deep Colliery Lodge at Blaina, Monmouthshire. The card belonged to Mr William Drew.  The first rubber stamp is dated 18th of November 1922 for the Lower Deep Colliery, Blaina and the last stamp in the book is dated 8th of November 1924 at …

The Lower Deep Colliery. Originally one of two collieries which were situated close to Cwmcelyn, Blaina, the other being the Upper Deep Colliery, both owned by the Nantyglo Iron and Coal Company. Blaina Iron and Coal Company. In July 1869 the Blaina Iron and Coal Company was formed and leased the Blaina Iron Works. Mr James Clarke was the general …

Lower Deep Colliery – List of Fatalities. This list of deaths at the Lower Deep Colliery, Blaina covers most of those reported in National and Local Newspapers. This page is fluid and will be updated as more information is received. 1875. Mr Alfred Hole, aged . Died – September 1875. Cause of death – Mr Alfred Hole was a sinker, …