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Northumberland / Research information needed
« on: Sunday 26 November 17 14:04 GMT (UK) »
Hey, I wasn't sure where to post this, so I hope here is OK?
My question isn't so much family history but more background research from what I have found, I have been researching my ancestor who was a miner and ww1 soldier. He was originally from Yorkshire but when he got married in 1915 it states on his marriage certificate that he was living in West Bolden in the County of Durham and working down the colliery, in the same year he joined the Northumberland Fusiliers where he was deployed to France. Now there is a few thing's that I would like to know if it's possible.
1.What colliery would he have most likely been working at, at this time? or what collieries were operational in the area at the time?
2. Is there anywhere I can find out where what West Bolden looked like and what the area was like to live in at the time?
I realise that this maybe a long shot, but if anyone has the slightest bit of information what will help me in my research then it will be hugely appreciative.
Thanks in advance.
My question isn't so much family history but more background research from what I have found, I have been researching my ancestor who was a miner and ww1 soldier. He was originally from Yorkshire but when he got married in 1915 it states on his marriage certificate that he was living in West Bolden in the County of Durham and working down the colliery, in the same year he joined the Northumberland Fusiliers where he was deployed to France. Now there is a few thing's that I would like to know if it's possible.
1.What colliery would he have most likely been working at, at this time? or what collieries were operational in the area at the time?
2. Is there anywhere I can find out where what West Bolden looked like and what the area was like to live in at the time?
I realise that this maybe a long shot, but if anyone has the slightest bit of information what will help me in my research then it will be hugely appreciative.
Thanks in advance.