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loomis






bevin boys
replied on: 10/5/2006 7:19:04 PM

This book is definitely in the Local Studies section of Heanor LIbrary
RMMee
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bevin boys
replied on: 10/5/2006 6:08:49 PM

With a great deal of difficulty - it was published in the 50's. Perhaps a library?
alzamina






bevin boys
replied on: 10/5/2006 12:24:46 PM

how do i get the book?
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bevin boys
replied on: 10/5/2006 12:19:58 PM

We certainly had Bevin Boys. I don't know how many stayed in the area.

There is a book, Under the Crust, by J.B.Pick, which describes the author's experience as a Bevin Boy at the Shipley Collieries.
alzamina






bevin boys
replied on: 10/5/2006 11:43:26 AM

were there any bevin boys in this area? are there still any alive around here?
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