Flourmill Colliery, Bream
Courtesy of: Tony Preest. Uploaded:
This
is a rare photo of Flourmill Colliery, Bream. Note the horse patiently
waiting to pull the drams.
Thanks to the great grandson of Billo Nash who added: "My Great Grandfather
worked for many years at the Flour Mill
Colliery , his name was William Nash of Sling (originally from Marsh Lane).
He was more commonly known as 'Billo' and I believe he worked in the boiler
house as he only had one arm and wasn't allowed to work underground. He
was also a great musician playing the cornet in local bands and was also
known to make toys for local children at Xmas time as he was a talented
wood craftsman despite his handicap. I still have his rather rustic false
arm and hook that was made for him by the blacksmith at
the Flour Mill following the accident that 'removed' it for him!"
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