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John Shaw

Son and beneficiary of George Shaw, who renamed Featherstone Colliery as Featherstone Main in 1871 and won the 1873 Chancery case over the Haigh Moor seam.

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Featherstone Main Colliery West Yorkshire 1870–?

Record created: 19 September 2026 · Last researched: 19 September 2026

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