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Lampchecks and tokens

Lamp checks (or 'tokens' or 'tallies') are one of the most popular coal mining objects collected by both museums and the general public. They basically informed colliery management of who was in work but became vital when rescue services needed to know how many men were actually underground during an incident such as a fire or explosion. Colliery check systems apparently became common during the late nineteenth century and became mandatory in 1913 after an amendment to the 1911 Coal Mines Act.

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Lamp Check, Ammanford Colliery

Lamp Check, Ammanford Colliery

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Lamp Check, Risca Collieries

Lamp Check, Risca Collieries

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Time Check

Time Check

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Beer Token

Beer Token

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Lamp Check, Fernhill Colliery

Lamp Check, Fernhill Colliery

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Lamp Check, Albion Colliery

Lamp Check, Albion Colliery

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Canteen Check, Lewis Merthyr Colliery

Canteen Check, Lewis Merthyr Colliery

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Canteen Check, Crosshands Colliery

Canteen Check, Crosshands Colliery

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Lamp Check, Cambrian Colliery

Lamp Check, Cambrian Colliery

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Lamp Check, Llanhilleth Colliery

Lamp Check, Llanhilleth Colliery

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Lamp Check, Wyllie Colliery

Lamp Check, Wyllie Colliery

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Lamp Check, Blaenant Colliery

Lamp Check, Blaenant Colliery

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Lamp Check, Markham Colliery

Lamp Check, Markham Colliery

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Safety Check, Deep Navigation Colliery

Safety Check, Deep Navigation Colliery

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Lamp Check, Morlais Colliery

Lamp Check, Morlais Colliery

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Lamp Check, Nantgarw Colliery

Lamp Check, Nantgarw Colliery

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Lamp Check, Lewis Merthyr Colliery

Lamp Check, Lewis Merthyr Colliery

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Safety Check, Blaenavon Colliery

Safety Check, Blaenavon Colliery

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Lamp Check, Cwmcarn Colliery

Lamp Check, Cwmcarn Colliery

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Pithead Baths Check, Gresford Colliery

Pithead Baths Check, Gresford Colliery

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Lamp Check, Glyncorrwg Colliey

Lamp Check, Glyncorrwg Colliey

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Shot Firing Tally

Shot Firing Tally

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Lamp Check, Oakdale Colliery

Lamp Check, Oakdale Colliery

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Lamp Check, Lady Windsor Colliery

Lamp Check, Lady Windsor Colliery

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Safety Check, Cwmtillery Colliery

Safety Check, Cwmtillery Colliery

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Lamp Check, Six Bells Colliery

Lamp Check, Six Bells Colliery

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Lamp Check, Britannia Colliery

Lamp Check, Britannia Colliery

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Safety Check, St John's Colliery

Safety Check, St John's Colliery

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Lamp Check, Bargoed Colliery

Lamp Check, Bargoed Colliery

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Beer Token

Beer Token

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Lamp Check, Mardy Colliery

Lamp Check, Mardy Colliery

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Lamp Check, Roseheyworth Colliery

Lamp Check, Roseheyworth Colliery

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Mines Rescue Check, red disc

Mines Rescue Check, red disc

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Mines Rescue Check, copper disc

Mines Rescue Check, copper disc

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Mines Rescue Check, yellow disc

Mines Rescue Check, yellow disc

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Envelope for Mines Rescue checks

Envelope for Mines Rescue checks

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See also:

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Date joined:
24/07/2009

Collection created: 07/03/2013

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