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National Coal Board and British Coal Corporation: Coal Research Establishment: Registered...

Catalogue reference: COAL 97

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COAL 97

This series contains correspondence, reports and papers on all aspects of the Coal Research Establishment's work.

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COAL 97

Title
National Coal Board and British Coal Corporation: Coal Research Establishment: Registered Files
Date

1948-1997

Description

This series contains correspondence, reports and papers on all aspects of the Coal Research Establishment's work.

Arrangement
Arrangement

Former file reference order

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Creator(s)
National Coal Board, Coal Research Establishment, 1948-1987
Physical description

884 files, microform and volumes

Access conditions

Subject to 30 year closure

Immediate source of acquisition

From 1998 British Coal Corporation

Subjects
Topics
Research
Coal
Mining and quarrying
Accruals

Series is accruing

Administrative / biographical background

The Coal Research Establishment's (CRE) took over some of the functions and records of the Powell Duffryn Research Laboratory in 1946. A member of the National Coal Board was responsible for the CRE, although any work was carried out in conjunction with the Headquarters Divisions. The directors of the divisions ensured that the programmes of research and development supported the board's long term plans. A sponsorship committee was created to maintain links with area management.

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https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C5345/

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