RETRO – Wigan mining
PeopleRETRO 1979 - Windy Arbour drift mine at Highfield Wigan.RETRO: Wigan's collieriesWigan 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 AdamsonPublished 2nd Jun 2023, 07:23 BSTUpdated 2nd Jun 2023, 07:24 BST RETRO – Wigan mining 21. RETRODouglas Bank Colliery, Gidlow, girls at work in the late 1800s. Photo: SUBMIT Photo Sales22. RETRORETRO - The site of Pemberton Pit, Wigan and district collieries Photo: Gary Brunskill Photo Sales23. RETRORETRO - Wigan and district collieries - The site of Pemberton pit. Photo: Gary Brunskill Photo Sales Previous6 / 6Next Page Related topics:Wigan