MEMORIES featured a photograph of the Hoyland Common branch of the Campaign Committee of the Sunday Worker taken during the 1926 National Strike.
After publication, we received a letter from Kenneth Dransfield, of Harrogate, who said: "I was six when the photograph was taken and, although I had not seen it before, I vividly remember the occasion."
His father, who is third from the right on the back row, was Colin Dransfield. He left school at 12 years and started work at the pit. After studying at night school he became a colliery deputy.
During the strike, Colin and other miners formed a committee and were instrumental in providing a daily meal for striking miners and their families. On Saturdays hot soup was provided.
Kenneth's mother Gladys worked behind the scenes with other miners' wives, preparing the food. "They were all very caring people. It was an example of determined, brave, community spirit," said Kenneth.
The Dransfield family lived in Platts Common before moving to Dodworth. Colin was later appointed president of the Barnsley British Co-operative Society.
The photograph shows Hoyland Common Sunday Worker Campaign Committee in 1926.
