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Granville Poole, B.Sc., F.G.S.
(Born: 1886, Died: 1962)
Warning: This is not intended to be an exhaustive history of this individual, but an indication of the changes of positions and the links between companies, directors and managers in those companies. Only collieries, pits etc. in the North of England are shown - the individual may be involved with other companies or collieries outside this area and there may have been other positions for which we currently do not have details.
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Managers Certificate
22 July 1909, Certificate Number: 3,494 (1st), District: York and Lincoln
Certificate of Competency as a Manager of Mines granted under the Coal Mines Regulation Act, 1887 (50 & 51 Vict. Cap. 58, Secs. 23 and 80)
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H.M. Inspectors of Mines
Junior Inspector of Mines, Northern Division, Address: 13, Woodbine Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle-on-Tyne
Source: 1914 Colliery Manager's Pocket Book, published by The Colliery Guardian
Senior Inspector, Midland & Southern Division, Address: Walden, Widcombe Hill, Bath
Source: 1914 Colliery Manager's Pocket Book, published by The Colliery Guardian
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Biographical Notes
Poole, Granville, B.Sc., F.G.S. Member of Council of Institute of Mining Engineers. Professor of Mining, Leeds University. Served apprenticeship in mining. Holds 1st class certificate for colliery manager. H.M. Inspector of Mines from 1909 to 1920. Inspected in Yorkshire, Northumberland, Durham, Cumberland, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, etc. Retired from inspectorate as senior inspector. For two years was private secretary to H.M. Chief Inspector of Mines at Home Office. Secretary to departmental committee on Spontaneous Combustion. Specialised in investigation of colliery explosions. Member of Research Committee of National Benzole Association. Neutral chairman of Cumberland Iron Ore Conciliation Board. Appointed to chair of mining æat Armstrong College, Newcastle-on-Tyne, as from October 1st, 1923.
Source: 1923 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
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Biographical Notes
Poole, Granville, B.Sc., F.G.S. Member of Council of Institute of Mining Engineers. Served apprenticeship in mining. Holds first class certificate for colliery manager. H.M. Inspector of Mines from 1909 to 1920. Inspected in Yorkshire, Northumberland, Durham, Cumberland, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, etc. Retired from inspectorate as Senior Inspector. For two years was Private Secretary to H.M. Chief Inspector of Mines at Home Office. Secretary to Departmental Committee on Spontaneous Combustion. Professor of Mining, Leeds University. Specialised in investigation of colliery explosions. Supervisor, Northern Coke Research Committee: Supervisor, Fuel Survey Committee for Northumberland and Durham. Appointed to Chair of Mining at Armstrong College, Newcastle-on-Tyne, as from October 1st, 1923, in succession to Prof. Henry Louis. Address: 7, Highbury, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Source: 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
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Biographical Notes
Poole, Granville, B.Sc., F.G.S. Member of Council of North of England Institute of Mining Engineers. Consulting mining engineer. Holds first class certificate for colliery manager. H.M. Inspector of Mines, 1909-20. Inspected in Yorkshire, Northumberland, Durham, Cumberland, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, etc. Retired from inspectorate as Senior Inspector. For two years was Private Secretary to H.M. Chief Inspector of Mines at Home Office. Secretary to Departmental Committee on Spontaneous Combustion. Professor of Mining, Leeds University. Specialized in investigation of colliery explosions. Supervisor, Northern Coke Research Committee; Supervisor, Fuel Survey Committee f or Northumberland and Durham. Appointed to Chair of Mining at King's College, Newcastle-on-Tyne, as from October 1st, 1923, in succession to Prof. Henry Louis. Director, Shelton Iron, Steel & Coal Co. Ltd. Editor of treatise on "Haulage and Winding." Address: Hampeth Lodge, Forest Hall, Northumberland.
Source: 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
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Biographical Notes
Poole, Granville, B.Sc., F.G.S., F.R.S.A. Vice-President of North of England Institute of Mining Engineers. Consulting mining engineer. H.M. Inspector of Mines, 1909-20. Inspected in Yorkshire Northumberland, Durham, Cumberland, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, etc. Retired from inspectorate as Senior Inspector. For two years was in Mines Department at Home Office. Secretary to Departmental Committee on Spontaneous Combustion. Professor of Mining, Leeds University. Specialized in investigation of colliery explosions. Supervisor, Northern Coke Research Committee ; Supervisor. Fuel Survey Committee for Northumberland and Durham. Appointed to Chair of Mining at King's College, Newcastle-on-Tyne, as from October 1st, 1923. Director, Shelton Iron, Steel & Coal Co. Ltd.; Cumberland Coal Co. (Whitehaven) Ltd.; Blanchland Fluormines Ltd.; Coldberry Lead Co. Ltd. Editor of treatise on "Haulage and Winding." Address: Hampeth Lodge, Forest Hall, Northumberland.
Source: 1947 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
Positions held
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| Director: | Cumberland Coal Co. (Whitehaven) Ltd. | Hampeth Lodge, Forest Hall, Northumberland |
| Source: 1947 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory | ||
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Biographical Notes
Poole, Granville, B.Sc., F.G.S., F.R.S.A. Vice-President of North of England Institute of Mining Engineers. Consulting mining engineer. H.M. Inspector of Mines, 1909-20. Inspected in Yorkshire Northumberland, Durham, Cumberland, Staffordshire, Warwickshir
Source: 1950 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
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- 1914 Colliery Manager's Pocket Book, published by The Colliery Guardian
- 1923 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1947 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1950 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
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