RETRO: Wigan's collieries

Wigan has a rich mining history and many collieries used to employ thousands and dominate the landscape around the borough. Here we look at some of the scenes in and around Wigan when the pits were up and running.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 2nd Jun 2023, 07:23 BST

Updated 2nd Jun 2023, 07:24 BST

RETRO – Wigan mining

RETRO 1979 - Windy Arbour drift mine at Highfield Wigan.

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RETRO 1979 - Windy Arbour drift mine at Highfield Wigan. Photo: Gary Brunskill

Pemberton Colliery (May 1985)

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Pemberton Colliery (May 1985) Photo: Submitted

1929 - Abram Colliery Prize Brass Band.

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1929 - Abram Colliery Prize Brass Band. Photo: SUBMITTED

1984 - Parsonage Colliery dominating the scene.

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1984 - Parsonage Colliery dominating the scene. Photo: SUBMIT