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1947 - 1960

From the 1st January 1947 all collieries, including Hamstead, became part of the National Coal Board. Over the next few years £2 million were spent on improvements to the mine.

Information

  • The HAMSTEAD MINERS MEMORIAL TRUST is a registered Charity No.1098711
  • We welcome information and photographs on Hamstead Colliery and Great Barr