Thomas Heath's Papers: Working Conditions
This undated document describes terms and conditions of employment at the Sutherland collieries.
Every sound good workman to have 2 shillings and 6d per day in proportion, also coal in proportion ...
Thomas Telford and Improvements to the Canals: James Loch’s Response
The letter above was written by James Loch in response to Bradshaw’s letter of the 25th. The letter reveals Loch’s concern over Bradshaw’s opposition to the railways. As Professor Eric Richards writes, ...
Twentieth Century Cycles: Edward O’Brien
The image above shows a letter written by cycle dealer Edward O’Brien to Cromartie Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (1851-1913), the fourth Duke of Sutherland, in April 1906.
The letter from Edward O'Brien ...
William Lewis and the Welfare of Tenants
In February 1823 the Marquis of Stafford's Estate Agent William Lewis wrote to Colliery Agent Joseph Burgess at Foley Coal Office with news of Estate business.
Within the letter Lewis refers to an ...
Wood Mine Coal Agreement, 1792
A transcription of this document features below:
This day agreed with Thomas Heath to get and draw woods mine coal in the pit we now work in at two shillings and sevenpence a cart load.
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Work for the Labourers
In August 1807 the Marquis of Stafford's Colliery Superintendant Thomas Heath wrote to Mr. Kite about finding work for labourers who had been 'so useful in the Harvest'. Concerned about the 'hardship' ...