William Dunn Gainsford

Owner of the Birley collieries from 1877 until his death in 1926, with his cousin Alfred John Gainsford as managing director.

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Birley Collieries South Yorkshire 1877–1926

Record created: 9 September 2026 · Last researched: 9 September 2026

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