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Ready for work at the Crow Pit 1949.
Photo: Keith Beckett
Photo: Keith Beckett
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Item #: 30310
Item #: 30310
My great aunts Charlotte, on the right, and Mary Ann.
They worked at the Crow Pit, or Long Lane colliery as it was otherwise known.
The pit was near to the junction of Bryn Road, previously known as Long Lane, and Lockett Road.
They retired shortly after the photo was taken at which point Charlotte was awarded the British Empire Medal for 50 years service to the coal mining industry.
They worked at the Crow Pit, or Long Lane colliery as it was otherwise known.
The pit was near to the junction of Bryn Road, previously known as Long Lane, and Lockett Road.
They retired shortly after the photo was taken at which point Charlotte was awarded the British Empire Medal for 50 years service to the coal mining industry.
Comment by: Ben on 18th March 2018 at 22:38
Great photo.
Comment by: Karen on 19th March 2018 at 06:58
Great photo Keith! Could i ask where it was taken?
Comment by: Keith Beckett on 19th March 2018 at 10:23
Hi Karen. They lived in the house adjacent to the fence, 8 Willow Street, Park Lane. It was about 20 yards on the Wigan side of the Wigan/ Ashton boundary. Warrington Road/ Wigan Road.
Comment by: Caroline on 20th March 2018 at 14:33
Their headgear look a bit like nun's wimples, or have been watching too much 'Call The Midwife'!
Comment by: Barbara Gratton on 20th March 2018 at 14:36
Great photo of my great aunts too Keith! What characters they were. Thanks for posting.
Comment by: Karen on 20th March 2018 at 17:48
Thanks Keith.
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