Parsonage colliery

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Parsonage colliery

Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 14 Aug 1980

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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Image Location

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Latitude
53.500031
Longitude
-2.527593