D J Lewis coal merchants

D J Lewis coal merchants We are a family run coal business with over 70 years trading experience.

Good day yesterday packed 5 tonne of ovoids for a customer in llanilar, nice weather for it safe to say John's ready for...
17/05/2026

Good day yesterday packed 5 tonne of ovoids for a customer in llanilar, nice weather for it safe to say John's ready for the winter thank you

Nice drop this week 5 tonne of ovoids while the weathers nice and dry,This gentleman stocks up every summer with the sam...
02/05/2026

Nice drop this week 5 tonne of ovoids while the weathers nice and dry,This gentleman stocks up every summer with the same order Thank you Steve see you next summer. Give us a ring or a message for your delivery because god knows what prices will be like in the winter!!!!!

20/03/2026

Evening all,with the current Energy prices as they are it's very concerning, thank God we're coming out of winter and not going into it!! Over the last week I've had messages off concerning customers regarding what's going to happen to the price of coal,I'm concerned as well but I have been making phone calls this week to voice my concerns on the current situation with my coal factor when I know more I will let you know thank you all

10/01/2026

After a busy day of deliveries it's always nice to come home to a lovely coal fire can't beat the ovoids!

Late night load of Colombian house coal tipped, fantastic coal! Thank you to LCC group for the excellent product and Ste...
07/01/2026

Late night load of Colombian house coal tipped, fantastic coal! Thank you to LCC group for the excellent product and Steve from B&H Transport for a excellent service. Now it's down to us to get this excellent product out to our Loyal customers

We are trying our best today although inland is a bit tricky! Stay warm give us a ring or message at anytime thank you
04/01/2026

We are trying our best today although inland is a bit tricky! Stay warm give us a ring or message at anytime thank you

31/12/2025

I would like to wish you all a Happy New year, And thank you for your continued support over the year! Good luck to all in 2026

Busy day of delivering today!Get your orders in now to get your coal delivered before Xmas we will be delivering right ...
07/12/2025

Busy day of delivering today!Get your orders in now to get your coal delivered before Xmas we will be delivering right up to Xmas Eve thank you

Late night Load of ovoids tipped, now to cover it before the rain starts again!!
26/11/2025

Late night Load of ovoids tipped, now to cover it before the rain starts again!!

18/11/2025

There was a time not so long ago when men like this were the quiet heroes of everyday life—no spotlight, no praise, no shortcuts, just hard graft from sunrise to sunset. The image captures one of those familiar figures from Britain’s past: the coalman, walking across a suburban path with a heavy sack slung over his shoulder, his boots worn, his shirt damp with sweat, and his stride steady with the strength of someone who carried half the town’s warmth on his back. These men arrived before breakfast on cold winter mornings, their breath steaming in the icy air as they unloaded sacks from the lorry, one after another, without complaint. They trudged through rain, frost, and fog to deliver what every household depended on: heat, cooking fuel, and the comfort of a glowing fire after a long day. To many, they were a part of the neighbourhood’s heartbeat—known by name, trusted without question, always greeted with a nod or a cup of tea left on the doorstep. Their job was brutal, filthy, and unforgiving, yet it was done with pride and a sense of duty that today feels almost unimaginable. And for countless families, especially in working-class streets, the coalman’s arrival meant more than a delivery—it meant warmth for the children, a thawed-out living room, a hot bath, and the soft crackle of coal in the grate that made a house feel like a home. Looking back now, it’s impossible not to feel a pull of nostalgia for a generation that built their lives on resilience and responsibility, for the men who worked with their hands and carried the weight of a community without ever asking for recognition. This single photograph captures that spirit perfectly: the strength, the humility, the unspoken dignity of a man doing a job that kept entire streets going, year after year, without complaint and without fail—reminding us of a world where hard work wasn’t just a necessity, but a badge of honour quietly worn by those who kept life moving for everyone else.

Address

Station Yard
Aberaeron
SA460EA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441974202704

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