On the discovery of an ancient coal mine

When a mechnical excavator fell down a hole during the construction of the M66 motorway in Lancashire in 1976, it led to the discovery of a hitherto unknown 19th century coalmine. The presentation includes record shots underground.

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• coal
• mines
• mining
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• Bury
• Rossendale
• M66
• motorways
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• labour
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• Lancashire
• geology
• industrial
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• victorians

[kenhowarth2]

Thanks for your comments welshcourtland. I have recently added quite a few videos to this channel kenhowarth2 about coalmining in Wales forgotten coalfield in NE Wales. If you are interested in coalmining have a look those as well. KH

[kenhowarth2]

I can also recall similar conditions in the private mines of the Pennines in the 1970s and 80s. You may be interested to know that in NE Wales former miners are enthusiastically recording their memories of mining life for posterity. The project, in which I am involved, is organised by Wrexham Council Northern Marches Cymru from the old Bersham Colliery site. KH

[oldgordo61]

My gt-gt-gt grandfather on my dad's paternal side worked in the mines in Lancashire from at least 1826 to the time he died at the age of 74 in 1881 as did all his sons and some of his grandsons.That in itself was remarkable given the terrible conditions they had to deal with. The hours were brutally long and the work was back breaking I honestly don't know how they did it back in those days.They were really tough men.

[TheCowboyfan67]

@gustindun my greatgrandfather worked in a coal mine in west virginia in the 40s n 50s. He died of lung cancer due to the lack of filters an oxegen mask.

[gustindun]

My Father worked in seams of 18inches at Marley Hill Newcastle upon Tyne

[welshcourtland]

Hi thcthc.Yes many small mines used pick and shovels,also using explosives to break down the coal.Coal would be hauled out by horses as late as the 1990s.Timber supports were also used instead of steel supports.Very dusty,smokey work.Great to hear of your interest in the subject.Hwyl.

[boltonuk]

thanks for uploading that cool vid

[thcthc]

@welshcourtland MY BIGGEST RESPECT TO You from Slovenia , a grandson of many miners.i would love to drink a bottle of vine with you and your former mates and just listen to stories,,,was it pick and showel in 1980 still? thx for posting and keeping the legacy alive anyway. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THE MINERS

[Berniewahlbrinck]

This is very interesting, though also somewhat depressing, considering the conditions people had to work in.

Thanks for that video.

PS you might like the song I wrote and recorded about this theme - just check out my channel and /or type in wahlbrinck + industrial revolution

[megatwingo]

Interesting Video!