1980
SD6500 : Parsonage colliery
taken 44 years ago, near to Leigh, Wigan, England
Parsonage colliery
The square building on the left with wisps of steam housed a unique steam winding engine by W & J Galloway - No. W1. It was soon to be electrified and the whole pit has since gone. Nearby Bickershaw Colliery lasted longer but has also now gone. My slightly younger colleague (19) asked a bemused local "where is the coal place?".
PS - I was 21 that day.
(Dr Neil clifton's shots knock spots off these).
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