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George Bowser

A pioneer of industry at Pembrey and Burry Port, who came from Middlesex in the 1790s, leased pits at Cwm Capel from 1807, built the Kenross tramway and backed Burry Port harbour; he died in 1835.

Mines operated

MineRegionYears
Cwm Capel Colliery Carmarthenshire 1807–1835

Record created: 10 October 2026 · Last researched: 10 October 2026

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