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Abram
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Abram
Photo: Peter Walsh
Photo: Peter Walsh
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Item #: 35045
Item #: 35045
Somewhere in Abram. We thought someone would recognise the chimney. From Alwyn's mums album.
Comment by: Arthur on 7th April 2024 at 20:51
Could possibly be Maypole Colliery, Abram.
I thought this photograph must have been taken around 1920 but my partner, who agrees with Arthur on the location, pointed out the very tall, apparently "thin" chimney that seems very unlikely for that time. Any ideas?
Comment by: Peter Walsh on 9th April 2024 at 08:44
The chimney may be Grange colliery, Leyland Park, in the distance.
Comment by: Stan on 9th April 2024 at 14:09
Leyland park isn't that close to Abram.
Comment by: Peter Walsh on 9th April 2024 at 17:54
Stan , it was only half a mile from Bickershaw Lane to Grange Colliery and Alwyns mum lived on Bickershaw Lane. It was the only colliery I could find with a chimney anything like the one on the photograph. The chimney is much further away than the buildings at the other side of the field.
Comment by: Stan on 10th April 2024 at 10:21
OK Peter. Thanks.
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