Photos of Wigan
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Bickershaw Colliery
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Bickershaw
Photo: Thomas Sutch
Photo: Thomas Sutch
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Item #: 10757
Item #: 10757
47178 at Bichershaw, 25 February 1983, waiting to leave with a train of coal for Fidlers Ferry power station. Driver Tommy Crook at the window.
Comment by: irene roberts on 21st May 2009 at 15:43
Haunting!.....Pure Magic.
Comment by: Helen on 22nd May 2009 at 08:13
I wholeheartedly agree with Irene's comments, a very atmospheric pic. I remember seeing a similar one a while ago, an engine, the early darkness, lights overhead & snow on the ground. Think that was also one of yours Mr Sutch.
Comment by: irene roberts on 22nd May 2009 at 13:16
Do you, Tom, or any ex-miners out there know which seam of coal was mined at Bickershaw Colliery in order to send coal to Fiddlers Ferry? This question is on behalf of a friend of mine. Hope someone can help.
Comment by: dk on 21st June 2009 at 07:37
beautiful
Comment by: No 3 Pit Winder on 26th June 2009 at 02:11
Several seams were mined at Bickershaw over the years
For example Plodder,White and Black,Crombouke,Rams,Trencherbone,7 ft and 4ft hope this helps
Comment by: Irene Roberts on 5th July 2009 at 18:51
many thanks.....will pass information on to my friend.
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