Photos of Wigan
Photos of Wigan
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Mining
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End of a shift
Photo: RON HUNT
Photo: RON HUNT
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Item #: 24377
Item #: 24377
Miners leaving the Victoria Colliery Standish at the end of their shift in 1946
Comment by: A.W. on 3rd January 2014 at 14:44
Some rare photos you've put on here today Ron, enjoyed them very much!
Comment by: Albert. on 4th January 2014 at 11:42
These were the days when you had to provide your own working tackle. In later years there seemed to be a general issue of overalls, plus steel capped safety boots. In the days when this photograph was taken, most miners' wore clogs. If you got your foot trapped, it was much easier to slip your foot out of a clog. Pit baths were a great amenity, although not all collieries had them.
Comment by: WN1 Standisher on 6th January 2014 at 21:23
Not seen this one before Ron, have you any more like it ? Quality
Comment by: Ged on 13th March 2023 at 10:39
Going on 87 years when the film was made so its just as old as me, it makes me feel old.Born7 august1936.
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