Coal Research Laboratory, Manchester
of Park Street, Cheetham, Manchester,
1918 The Lancashire and Yorkshire Coal Research Association began work informally
1919 laboratory accommodation was provided at the Manchester College of Technology. Dr. F . S. Sinnatt was the first consultant
1920 Took over the Lomax Paleo-botanical Company, of Bolton; formed the paleo-botanical section, for this work.
1931 The new laboratory of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Coal Research Association was formally opened. The new laboratory was opened by Mr. Robert A. Burrows, vice-chairman of Manchester Collieries, Ltd., who was the founder of the laboratory. The new premises comprise a basement, a ground floor, and a first floor. In the basement provision has been made for the reception and treatment of bulk samples of coal. The ground floor is occupied by administrative offices and staff and the quarters of two mining investigators, working under the Safety in Mines Act. The top floor is given over to laboratory accommodation. Twenty two staff.