Larbert Mine Rescue Team

Maker
Unknown
Production date
Circa 1920
 Description
The crew are wearing breathing apparatus and protection for their legs but not hard hats. In front of them is more rescue equipment and a first aid box. Behind them is a bus the livery of which states 'The Lanarkshire Coal Masters' Association Rescue Wagon'. It has solid rubber tyres and oil and acetylene lights.
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Maker
Production date
Circa 1920
Subject person
Subject place
Larbert Miners Rescue Station/Muirhall Rd/Larbert/Larbert area
Subject notes
The Coal Mines Act of 1911 required coal owners' associations to set up rescue stations and train men in rescue techniques. Larbert was an out station of the main, permanently staffed, station at Coatbridge. It was transferred to Coatbridge in 1924.

William 3 from L, John 4 from L, .
Accession number
P17225

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