When coal was king: Wigan's rich mining past revealed in these extraordinary photos on 40th anniversary of miners' strike
The miners’ strike which began 40 years ago this month was one of the longest and most divisive industrial disputes in Britain’s history.
By Alan Weston
Published 10th Mar 2024, 15:45 BST
In these pictures taken from our archive, we take a look back at Wigan’s rich mining heritage, as well as scenes from miners’ strikes over the decades when coal was king.
21. Disabled miners enjoy a game of snooker in Wigan 1968 (Pic: Gary Brunskill)