Safety Wear and Workwear Artefacts

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MANRM 44safety boots -cloggssafety boots made in part or completely from wood. clogs are used world wide and traditional clogs remain in use as protective footwear in mines. MANRM-44.4
MANRM 45safety boots -safety boots worn both underground and on the pit top. Usually made of compressed cardboard and leather with steel toe caps. The soles were made out of rubber. Safety boots were compulsory and had to be worn at all times from marked zones on the pit top. MANRM-45.1
MANRM 46safety boots -safety boots worn both underground and on the pit top. Usually made of compressed cardboard and leather with steel toe caps. The soles were made out of rubber. Safety boots were compulsory and had to be worn at all times from marked zones on the pit top. MANRM-46.2
MANRM 47safety boots -safety boots worn both underground and on the pit top. Usually made of compressed cardboard and leather with steel toe caps. The soles were made out of rubber. Safety boots were compulsory and had to be worn at all times from marked zones on the pit top. MANRM-47
MANRM 48safety boots -safety boots worn both underground and on the pit top. Usually made of compressed cardboard and leather with steel toe caps. The soles were made out of rubber. Safety boots were compulsory and had to be worn at all times from marked zones on the pit top. MANRM-48
MANRM 49safety boots -safety boots worn both underground and on the pit top. Usually made of compressed cardboard and leather with steel toe caps. The soles were made out of rubber. Safety boots were compulsory and had to be worn at all times from marked zones on the pit top. MANRM-49
MANRM 51plastic safety helemetWhite safety helmet worn by both underground and pit top workers and visitors. Had to be worn at all times once a certain point was passed on the pit top MANRM-51
MANRM 52plastic safety helemetyellow plastic safety helmet worn by shift manager. Had to be worn at all times once a certain point was passed on the pit top. Also attached to the helmet are ear muffs which became compulsory in the 1980s MANRM-52
MANRM 53plastic safety helemetGreen plastic safety helmet worn by pit teams of rescue men and full time rescue men. rescue men trained to go underground when there had been a explosion, accident or fire to rescue miners. Had to be worn at all times once a certain point was passed on the pit top.MANRM-53
MANRM 54plastic safety helemetYellow plastic safety helmet worn by underground trainees who could be face trainees or trainees under close personal supervision for their first 20 days underground Had to be worn at all times once a certain point was passed on the pit top. MANRM-54
MANRM 55helmet - black cardboard safety helemetBlack carboard saftey helmet worn by underground workers in the 1950s to 60s. Had to be worn at all times underground. MANRM-55
MANRM 56Yellow Plastic safety helmet. Yellow plastic safety helmet worn by underground trainees who could be face trainees or trainees under close personal supervision for their first 20 days underground Had to be worn at all times once a certain point was passed on the pit top. also attached are ear muffs to protect the hearing of workers which became compulsory in the 1980s. MANRM-56
MANRM 57white plastic safety helmet.White safety helmet worn by both underground and pit top by workers and visitors. Had to be worn at all times once a certain point was passed on the pit top MANRM-57
MANRM 58helmet - black cardboard safety helmetBlack cardboard saftey helmet worn by underground workers in the 1950s to 60s. Had to be worn at all times underground.MANRM-58
MANRM 59yellow plastic safety helmetYellow plastic safety helmet worn by underground trainees who could be face trainees or trainees under close personal supervision for their first 20 days underground Had to be worn at all times once a certain point was passed on the pit top. MANRM-59
MANRM 60green plastic safety helmetGreen plastic safety helmet worn by pit teams of rescue men and full time rescue men. rescue men trained to go underground when there had been a explosion, accident or fire to rescue miners. Had to be worn at all times once a certain point was passed on the pit top.MANRM-60
MANRM 61white plastic safety helemtWhite safety helmet worn by both underground and pit top workers and visitors. Had to be worn at all times once a certain point was passed on the pit top. also attached are ear muffs to protect the hearing of workers which became compulsory in the 1980s. MANRM-61
MANRM 62helmet- black cardborad safety helmetBlack cardboard saftey helmet worn by underground workers in the 1950s to 60s. Had to be worn at all times underground.MANRM-62
MANRM 103knee padsRubber Knee pads used to protect miners knees when underground whilst miners were crawling or kneeling. Attached to the miners knees with 2 leather straps. MANRM-103
MANRM 104rubber beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched leather belts and they had to be replaced regularly. The rubber belts were much harder wearing and did not stretch.MANRM-104
MANRM 105leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularlyMANRM-105
MANRM 106leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularlyMANRM-106
MANRM 107leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularlyMANRM-107
MANRM 108leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularlyMANRM-108
MANRM 109leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularlyMANRM-109
MANRM 110leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularlyMANRM-110
MANRM 111leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularlyMANRM-111
MANRM 112leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularlyMANRM-112
MANRM 113leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularlyMANRM-113
MANRM 114leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularlyMANRM-114
MANRM 115leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularlyMANRM-115
MANRM 116leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularlyMANRM-116
MANRM 117leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularlyMANRM-117
MANRM 118leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularlyMANRM-118
MANRM 119orange work overallsOrange work overalls worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. MANRM-119
MANRM 120orange work overallsOrange work overalls worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. MANRM-120
MANRM 121orange work overallsOrange work overalls worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. MANRM-119
MANRM 122orange work overallsOrange work overalls worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. MANRM-120
MANRM 123orange work overallsOrange work overalls worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. MANRM-119
MANRM 124orange work overallsOrange work overalls worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. MANRM-120
MANRM 125orange work overallsOrange work overalls worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. MANRM-120
MANRM 126orange work overallsOrange work overalls worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. MANRM-119
MANRM 180safety boots -safety boots worn both underground and on the pit top. Usually made of compressed cardboard and leather with steel toe caps. The soles were made out of rubber. Safety boots were compulsory and had to be worn at all times from marked zones on the pit top. MANRM-180
MANRM 181safety boots -safety boots worn both underground and on the pit top. Usually made of compressed cardboard and leather with steel toe caps. The soles were made out of rubber. Safety boots were compulsory and had to be worn at all times from marked zones on the pit top. MANRM-181
MANRM 182safety boots -safety boots worn both underground and on the pit top. Usually made of compressed cardboard and leather with steel toe caps. The soles were made out of rubber. Safety boots were compulsory and had to be worn at all times from marked zones on the pit top. MANRM-182
MANRM 183safety boots -safety boots worn both underground and on the pit top. Usually made of compressed cardboard and leather with steel toe caps. The soles were made out of rubber. Safety boots were compulsory and had to be worn at all times from marked zones on the pit top. MANRM-183
MANRM 184shin padsPlastic fronted shin pad with foam interior. shin pads were used to protect miners shins when working underground. They attached to the miners knees with foam Velcro fasteners MANRM-184
MANRM 185shin padsPlastic fronted shin pad with foam interior. shin pads were used to protect miners shins when working underground. They attached to the miners knees with foam Velcro fasteners MANRM-185
MANRM 186plastic safety gogglessafety goggles were worn underground to proctect miners eyes. MANRM-186
MANRM 187shin padsPlastic fronted shin pad with foam interior. shin pads were used to protect miners shins when working underground. They attached to the miners knees with foam Velcro fasteners MANRM-187
MANRM 188shin padsPlastic fronted shin pad with foam interior. shin pads were used to protect miners shins when working underground. They attached to the miners knees with foam Velcro fasteners MANRM-188
MANRM 189plastic safety gogglessafety goggles were worn underground to proctect miners eyes. MANRM-189
MANRM 190plastic safety gogglessafety goggles were worn underground to proctect miners eyes. MANRM-190
MANRM 191knee padsrubber fronted knee pad worn to protect miners knees MANRM-191
MANRM 192knee padsrubber fronted knee pad worn to protect miners knees MANRM-192
MANRM 193knee padsRubber fronted knee pad with foam interior. Knee pads were used to protect miners knees when underground whilst miners were crawling or kneeling. Attached to the miners knees with rubber straps. MANRM-193
MANRM 194knee padsRubber fronted knee pad with foam interior. Knee pads were used to protect miners knees when underground whilst miners were crawling or kneeling. Attached to the miners knees with rubber straps. MANRM-193
MANRM 195knee padsRubber fronted knee pad with foam interior. Knee pads were used to protect miners knees when underground whilst miners were crawling or kneeling. Attached to the miners knees with rubber straps. MANRM-193
MANRM 196knee padsRubber fronted knee pad with foam interior. Knee pads were used to protect miners knees when underground whilst miners were crawling or kneeling. Attached to the miners knees with rubber straps. MANRM-196
MANRM 197knee padsRubber fronted knee pad with foam interior. Knee pads were used to protect miners knees when underground whilst miners were crawling or kneeling. Attached to the miners knees with rubber straps. MANRM-197
MANRM 198knee padsRubber fronted knee pad with foam interior. Knee pads were used to protect miners knees when underground whilst miners were crawling or kneeling. Attached to the miners knees with rubber straps. MANRM-198
MANRM 199leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularly.this belt has a buckle with a picture of a mine on.MANRM-199
MANRM 200leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularly.this belt has a buckle with a picture of a mine on.MANRM-200
MANRM 201white plastic safety helmet White safety helmet worn by both underground and pit top workers and visitors. Had to be worn at all times once a certain point was passed on the pit top MANRM-201
MANRM 202leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularly.this belt has a buckle with a picture of a mine on. This belt also has rubber pouches attached to it for carry tools. it was likely to have been used by a fitter or electrician.MANRM-202
MANRM 203vestminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included underwear. Conditions were hot and dirty underground and often miners would work in just vests and pants. The underwear was issued to all underground and pit top workers. MANRM-203
MANRM 204vest -long sleaveminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included underwear. Conditions were hot and dirty underground and often miners would work in just vests and pants. However conditions could also be cold underground and on the pit top so long sleeve vests were issued to help keep workers warm. The underwear was issued to all underground and pit top workers as required. MANRM-204
MANRM 205vest -long sleaveminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included underwear. Conditions were hot and dirty underground and often miners would work in just vests and pants. However conditions could also be cold underground and on the pit top so long sleeve vests were issued to help keep workers warm. The underwear was issued to all underground and pit top workers as required. MANRM-205
MANRM 206vestminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included underwear. Conditions were hot and dirty underground and often miners would work in just vests and pants. The underwear was issued to all underground and pit top workers as required. MANRM-206
MANRM 207vestminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included underwear. Conditions were hot and dirty underground and often miners would work in just vests and pants. The underwear was issued to all underground and pit top workers as required. MANRM-207
MANRM 208vestminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included underwear. Conditions were hot and dirty underground and often miners would work in just vests and pants. The underwear was issued to all underground and pit top workers as required. MANRM-208
MANRM 209vest -long sleeveminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included underwear. Conditions were hot and dirty underground and often miners would work in just vests and pants. However conditions could also be cold underground and on the pit top so long sleeve vests were issued to help keep workers warm. The underwear was issued to all underground and pit top workers as required. MANRM-209
MANRM 210vest -long sleeveminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included underwear. Conditions were hot and dirty underground and often miners would work in just vests and pants. However conditions could also be cold underground and on the pit top so long sleeve vests were issued to help keep workers warm. The underwear was issued to all underground and pit top workers as required. MANRM-210
MANRM 211vest - high visability.miners in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included high visibility vests. They were designed to make miners more visible. Underground road way workers often had them to make them more visible to train drivers. They were also used on the pit top. MANRM-211
MANRM 212vest - british coal high visibility vestminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included high visibility vests. They were designed to make miners more visible. Underground road way workers often had them to make them more visible to train drivers. They were also used on the pit top. MANRM-212
MANRM 213pants - long johnsminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included pants. These long Johns would have been issued to underground and pit top workers working in cold conditions. MANRM-213
MANRM 214vest - sleeve lessminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included vests. They were issued to underground and pit top workers. MANRM-214
MANRM 215vest - sleeve lessminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included vests. They were issued to underground and pit top workers. MANRM-215
MANRM 216vestminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included underwear. Conditions were hot and dirty underground and often miners would work in just vests and pants. The underwear was issued to all underground and pit top workers as required. MANRM-216
MANRM 217underpantsminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included underwear. Conditions were hot and dirty underground and often miners would work in just vests and pants. The underwear was issued to all underground and pit top workers as required. MANRM-217
MANRM 218under - pantsminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included underwear. Conditions were hot and dirty underground and often miners would work in just vests and pants. The underwear was issued to all underground and pit top workers as required. MANRM-218
MANRM 219under - pantsminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included underwear. Conditions were hot and dirty underground and often miners would work in just vests and pants. The underwear was issued to all underground and pit top workers as required. MANRM-219
MANRM 220orange work t shirtorange work wear was issued to underground and pity top workers. it was designed to make workers as visible as possible. The T shirt would have been issued with matching orange trousers. MANRM-220
MANRM 221jacket - donkey jacketdonkey jackets were issued to pit top and underground workers who were working in cold conditions. underground workers often worn them in the winter due to the cold when making their way from the pit baths to the shaft to go underground. MANRM-221
MANRM 222orange work overallsOrange work overalls worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. MANRM-222
MANRM 223orange work shortsOrange work wear was worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. These shorts also have a florescent strip on them to make the worker more visible to other workers. MANRM-223
MANRM 224vest - visibility vestminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included high visibility vests. They were designed to make miners more visible. Underground road way workers often had them to make them more visible to train drivers. They were also used on the pit top. MANRM-224
MANRM 225vest - visibility vestminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included high visibility vests. They were designed to make miners more visible. Underground road way workers often had them to make them more visible to train drivers. They were also used on the pit top. MANRM-225
MANRM 226vest - visibility vestminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included high visibility vests. They were designed to make miners more visible. Underground road way workers often had them to make them more visible to train drivers. They were also used on the pit top. MANRM-226
MANRM 227vest - visibility vestminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included high visibility vests. They were designed to make miners more visible. Underground road way workers often had them to make them more visible to train drivers. They were also used on the pit top. MANRM-227
MANRM 228vest - visibility vestminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included high visibility vests. They were designed to make miners more visible. Underground road way workers often had them to make them more visible to train drivers. They were also used on the pit top. MANRM-224
MANRM 229vest - visibility vestminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included high visibility vests. They were designed to make miners more visible. Underground road way workers often had them to make them more visible to train drivers. They were also used on the pit top. MANRM-227
MANRM 230vest - orange work wear vestminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included vests. They were designed to make miners more visible. These shorts would have been worn by miners working in hot conditionsMANRM-230
MANRM 231orange work shortsOrange work wear was worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. These shorts also have florescent strips on them to make the worker more visible to other workers. they would have been worn by miners working in very hot conditions. MANRM-231
MANRM 232orange work shortsOrange work wear was worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. These shorts also have florescent strips on them to make the worker more visible to other workers. they would have been worn by miners working in very hot conditions. MANRM-232
MANRM 233jacket - donkey jacket - british coaldonkey jackets were issued to pit top and underground workers who were working in cold conditions. Underground workers often worn them in the winter due to the cold when making their way from the pit baths to the shaft to go underground. This jacket was issued by British Coal and had a florescent patch on it to make workers more visible. MANRM-233
MANRM 234jacket - donkey jacket british coaldonkey jackets were issued to pit top and underground workers who were working in cold conditions. Underground workers often worn them in the winter due to the cold when making their way from the pit baths to the shaft to go underground. This jacket was issued by British Coal and had a florescent patch on it to make workers more visible. MANRM-234
MANRM 235jacket - water proofwater proof jackets were issued to pit top workers due to working in the elements. However they were also issued to underground workers who were working in wet conditions. They were designed to help make the workers more visible to others. This jacket was issued by British Coal. MANRM-235
MANRM 236gloves - Webb safety glovesWebb safety gloves were worn by both pit top and underground workers to protect their hands. They were designed to allow miners as much free movement in their as possible as possible. MANRM-236
MANRM 237gloves - webb safety glovesWebb safety gloves were worn by both pit top and underground workers to protect their hands. They were designed to allow miners as much free movement in their as possible as possible. MANRM-237
MANRM 238gloves - rubber safety glovesRubber safety gloves were worn by both pit top and underground workers to protect their hands. They were designed to be worn by workers working in wet conditions. MANRM-238
MANRM 239gloves - webb safety glovesWebb safety gloves were worn by both pit top and underground workers to protect their hands. They were designed to allow miners as much free movement in their as possible as possible. MANRM-239
MANRM 240gloves safety gauntletsSafety gloves were worn by both pit top and underground workers to protect their hands. MANRM-240
MANRM 241gloves - rubber safety glovesRubber safety gloves were worn by both pit top and underground workers to protect their hands. They were designed to be worn by workers working in wet conditions. MANRM-241
MANRM 242gloves safety gauntletsSafety gloves were worn by both pit top and underground workers to protect their hands. MANRM-242
MANRM 243gloves safety gauntletsSafety gloves were worn by both pit top and underground workers to protect their hands. MANRM-243
MANRM 244gloves - rubber safety glovesRubber safety gloves were worn by both pit top and underground workers to protect their hands. They were designed to be worn by workers working in wet conditions. MANRM-244
MANRM 350strecherThe stretcher was used underground to carry injured men. It was very useful in places that were difficult to access and walk in. It had 4 handles for the stretcher bearers to hold on to. MANRM-350
MANRM 363blacksmiths safety jacket ( needs checking)Safety jacket which is also a safety harness. It was used by blacksmiths when working in the shaft to attach then to the cage to avoid falls. MANRM-363
MANRM 364blacksmiths safety jacket ( needs checking)Safety jacket which is also a safety harness. It was used by blacksmiths when working in the shaft to attach then to the cage to avoid falls. MANRM-364
MANRM 365blacksmiths safety jacket ( needs checking)Safety jacket which is also a safety harness. It was used by blacksmiths when working in the shaft to attach then to the cage to avoid falls. MANRM-365
MANRM 366strecherThe stretcher was used underground to carry injured men. It was very useful in places that were difficult to access and walk in. It had 4 handles for the stretcher bearers to hold on to. MANRM-366
MANRM 367strecherThe stretcher was used underground to carry injured men. It was very useful in places that were difficult to access and walk in. It had 4 handles for the stretcher bearers to hold on to. MANRM-367
MANRM 368safety harness chainSafety harness chain. Used to blacksmiths safety harness to the chair whilst they were working in the shaft. MANRM-368
MANRM 369rubber belt ( needs checking)Belt made out of rubber usually worn by blacksmiths. MANRM-369
MANRM 412safety glassesSafety glasses were worn by underground workers to protect there eyes. In later years all underground workers had to have them and were supposed to wear them at all times underground. MANRM-412
MANRM 413safety glassesSafety glasses were worn by underground workers to protect there eyes. In later years all underground workers had to have them and were supposed to wear them at all times underground. MANRM-413
MANRM 414safety glassesSafety glasses were worn by underground workers to protect there eyes. In later years all underground workers had to have them and were supposed to wear them at all times underground. MANRM-414
MANRM 415safety glassesSafety glasses were worn by underground workers to protect there eyes. In later years all underground workers had to have them and were supposed to wear them at all times underground. MANRM-415
MANRM 416mines rescue equipmentThis mines rescue breathing equipment was used by mines rescue teams to breath when the pit was gas out. MANRM-416
MANRM 417mines rescue equipmentThis mines rescue breathing equipment was used by mines rescue teams to breath when the pit was gas out. MANRM-417
MANRM 955safety boots -safety boots worn both underground and on the pit top. Usually made of compressed cardboard and leather with steel toe caps. The soles were made out of rubber. Safety boots were compulsory and had to be worn at all times from marked zones on the pit top. MANRM-955
MANRM 956safety boots -safety boots worn both underground and on the pit top. Usually made of compressed cardboard and leather with steel toe caps. The soles were made out of rubber. Safety boots were compulsory and had to be worn at all times from marked zones on the pit top. MANRM-956
MANRM 957safety boots -safety boots worn both underground and on the pit top. Usually made of compressed cardboard and leather with steel toe caps. The soles were made out of rubber. Safety boots were compulsory and had to be worn at all times from marked zones on the pit top. MANRM-957
MANRM 958white plastic safety helemtWhite safety helmet worn by both underground and pit top workers and visitors. Had to be worn at all times once a certain point was passed on the pit top. also attached are ear muffs to protect the hearing of workers which became compulsory in the 1980s. MANRM-958
MANRM 959yellow plastic safety helmet.Yellow plastic safety helmet worn by underground trainees who could be face trainees or trainees under close personal supervision for their first 20 days underground Had to be worn at all times once a certain point was passed on the pit top. also attached are ear muffs to protect the hearing of workers which became compulsory in the 1980s. MANRM-959
MANRM 960green plastic safety helmetGreen plastic safety helmet worn by pit teams of rescue men and full time rescue men. rescue men trained to go underground when there had been a explosion, accident or fire to rescue miners. Had to be worn at all times once a certain point was passed on the pit top.MANRM-960
MANRM 963ear muffsear muffs worn to protect ears from noise underground and pit topMANRM-963
MANRM 1009orange work t shirtorange work wear was issued to underground and pity top workers. it was designed to make workers as visible as possible. The T shirt would have been issued with matching orange trousers. MANRM-1009
MANRM 1010orange work t shirtorange work wear was issued to underground and pity top workers. it was designed to make workers as visible as possible. The T shirt would have been issued with matching orange trousers. MANRM-1010
MANRM 1033safety boots -safety boots worn both underground and on the pit top. Made out of rubber for wet conditions. They were compulsory and had to be worn at all times from marked zones on the pit top. archive-placeholder
MANRM 1105knee padsRubber Knee pads used to protect miners knees when underground whilst miners were crawling or kneeling. Attached to the miners knees with 2 leather straps. archive-placeholder
MANRM 1209knee padsRubber Knee pads used to protect miners knees when underground whilst miners were crawling or kneeling. Attached to the miners knees with 2 leather straps. MANRM-1209
MANRM 1307orange work overallsOrange work overalls worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. MANRM-1307
MANRM 1308orange work overallsOrange work overalls worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. MANRM-1308
MANRM 1309jacket - donkey jacket - british coaldonkey jackets were issued to pit top and underground workers who were working in cold conditions. Underground workers often worn them in the winter due to the cold when making their way from the pit baths to the shaft to go underground. This jacket was issued by British Coal and had a florescent patch on it to make workers more visible. MANRM-1309
MANRM 1310jacket - donkey jacket - british coaldonkey jackets were issued to pit top and underground workers who were working in cold conditions. Underground workers often worn them in the winter due to the cold when making their way from the pit baths to the shaft to go underground. This jacket was issued by British Coal and had a florescent patch on it to make workers more visible. MANRM-1310
MANRM 1311jacket - donkey jacket - bristish coaldonkey jackets were issued to pit top and underground workers who were working in cold conditions. Underground workers often worn them in the winter due to the cold when making their way from the pit baths to the shaft to go underground. This jacket was issued by British Coal and had a florescent patch on it to make workers more visible. MANRM-1309
MANRM 1312jacket - donkey jacket - british coaldonkey jackets were issued to pit top and underground workers who were working in cold conditions. Underground workers often worn them in the winter due to the cold when making their way from the pit baths to the shaft to go underground. This jacket was issued by British Coal and had a florescent patch on it to make workers more visible. MANRM-1312
MANRM 1313jacket - donkey jacket - british coaldonkey jackets were issued to pit top and underground workers who were working in cold conditions. Underground workers often worn them in the winter due to the cold when making their way from the pit baths to the shaft to go underground. This jacket was issued by British Coal and had a florescent patch on it to make workers more visible. MANRM-1313
MANRM 1314jacket - donkey jacket - british Coal donkey jackets were issued to pit top and underground workers who were working in cold conditions. Underground workers often worn them in the winter due to the cold when making their way from the pit baths to the shaft to go underground. This jacket was issued by British Coal and had a florescent patch on it to make workers more visible. MANRM-1312
MANRM 1315jacket - donkey jacket - thorseby collierydonkey jackets were issued to pit top and underground workers who were working in cold conditions. Underground workers often worn them in the winter due to the cold when making their way from the pit baths to the shaft to go underground. This jacket was issued by Thoresby Colliery and had a florescent patch on it to make workers more visible. MANRM-1315
MANRM 1318orange work overallsOrange work overalls worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. MANRM-1318
MANRM 1319orange work overallsOrange work overalls worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. MANRM-1319
MANRM 1320orange top and trousersOrange work top and trousers worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. MANRM-1320
MANRM 1321orange top and trousersOrange work top and trousers worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. MANRM-1321
MANRM 1322orange topOrange work top worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. MANRM-1322
MANRM 1323orange topOrange work top worn underground and on the pit top by workers. Designed to make workers as visible as possible. MANRM-1323
MANRM 1324t-shirtOllerton Colliery Safety First T-shirtMANRM-1324
MANRM 1325t-shirtOllerton Colliery 32's face team T-shirtMANRM-1325
MANRM 1326vest - visibility vestminers in the more recent years were issued with work wear which included high visibility vests. They were designed to make miners more visible. Underground road way workers often had them to make them more visible to train drivers. They were also used on the pit top. MANRM-1326
MANRM 1364NCB lab coatNCB Lab Coat - worn in the British Coal Sampling Laboratories MANRM-1364
MANRM 1365NCB lab coatNCB Lab Coat - worn in the British Coal Sampling Laboratories MANRM-1364
MANRM 1366NCB lab coatNCB Lab Coat - worn in the British Coal Sampling Laboratories MANRM-1365
MANRM 1367NCB lab coatNCB Lab Coat - worn in the British Coal Sampling Laboratories MANRM-1364
MANRM 1368NCB lab coatNCB Lab Coat - worn in the British Coal Sampling Laboratories MANRM-1365
MANRM 1369NCB lab coatNCB Lab Coat - worn in the British Coal Sampling Laboratories MANRM-1364
MANRM 1370NCB lab coatNCB Lab Coat - worn in the British Coal Sampling Laboratories MANRM-1365
MANRM 1371NCB lab coatNCB Lab Coat - worn in the British Coal Sampling Laboratories MANRM-1364
MANRM 1372NCB lab coatNCB Lab Coat - worn in the British Coal Sampling Laboratories MANRM-1365
MANRM 1386safety boots -safety boots worn both underground and on the pit top. Usually made of compressed cardboard and leather with steel toe caps. The soles were made out of rubber. Safety boots were compulsory and had to be worn at all times from marked zones on the pit top. manrm-1386
MANRM 1395helmet - black cardboard safety helemetBlack carboard saftey helmet worn by underground workers in the 1950s to 60s. Had to be worn at all times underground. MANRM-1395
MANRM 1396white plastic safety helmet.White safety helmet worn by both underground and pit top by workers and visitors. Had to be worn at all times once a certain point was passed on the pit top MANRM-1396
MANRM 1397leather beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched them and they had to be replaced regularlyMANRM-1397
MANRM 1398jacket - donkey jacket - British Coal donkey jackets were issued to pit top and underground workers who were working in cold conditions. Underground workers often worn them in the winter due to the cold when making their way from the pit baths to the shaft to go underground. This jacket was issued by British Coal and had a florescent patch on it to make workers more visible. MANRM-1398
MANRM 1413helmet- black cardborad safety helmetBlack cardboard saftey helmet worn by underground workers in the 1950s to 60s. Had to be worn at all times underground.MANRM-1413
MANRM 1421rubber beltworn by miners to carry cap lamps, rescuers. oil lamps and various tools. The heat underground and the weight of the equipment stretched leather belts and they had to be replaced regularly. The rubber belts were much harder wearing and did not stretch.archive-placeholder
MANRM 1422blacksmiths safety jacket ( needs checking)Safety jacket which is also a safety harness. It was used by blacksmiths when working in the shaft to attach then to the cage to avoid falls. archive-placeholder
MANRM 1423shin padsPlastic fronted shin pad with foam interior. shin pads were used to protect miners shins when working underground. They attached to the miners knees with foam Velcro fasteners archive-placeholder
MANRM 1432trousers - water proof -ncbThe water proof high visual trousers were worn both underground and on the pit top when conditions required them. It could often be very wet underground with water coming through the roof and floors of roadways, faces and headings.archive-placeholder
MANRM 1439safety boots -safety boots worn both underground and on the pit top. Usually made of compressed cardboard and leather with steel toe caps. The soles were made out of rubber. Safety boots were compulsory and had to be worn at all times from marked zones on the pit top. archive-placeholder