David Davis and Sons

Founded by David Davis, who sank Ferndale's No.1 pit from 1857; after his death in 1866 his sons Lewis and David took over, incorporating the business in 1890 before it merged into Powell Duffryn in 1935.

Mines operated

MineRegionYears
Ferndale Collieries Rhondda Cynon Taf 1857–1935
Tylorstown Colliery Rhondda Cynon Taf 1894–1935

Record created: 27 August 2026 · Last researched: 27 August 2026