Thomas Richards, Rt. Hon.
(Born: 1859)
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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.
Biographical Notes
Richards, Rt. Hon., Thomas Member of the Executive Committee of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain. Born Ebbw Vale, 1859. Worked in coal pit at 12 years of age. Formerly general secretary Miners' Federation.
Source: 1923 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
Biographical Notes
Richards, Right Hon. T. President, Miners' Federation of Great Britain. President of International Miners' Congress, 1930. General Secretary, South Wales Miners' Federation. Private Address: 85, Ninian Road, Cardiff.
Source: 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
- 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.
