One photograph of Edward Parsons, age 14, mine volunteer, Markham Colliery, taken by James Jarche, 8 September 1943. Caption on back reads: '30,000 volunteers wanted for the mines. (Pictures taken at the Markham Colliery near Chesterfield). OPS Edward Partsons, age 14, lives at Poolsbrook near Chesterfield. His father is a miner'. Published caption (attached) reads: 'Smallest pupil is little Edward Parsons who comes from Poolsbrook, near Chesterfield. Edward, nicknamed "Choirboy," wants to carry on the family calling'. Gelatin silver print.