As a lad growing up in Bacup, I used to admire the miners with their black faces after they'd got off shift. So much so that I wanted to become one. This video illustrates what a tough job it would have been. And dangerous: coal dust and collapse always lurking. Thank you for this!
I bought coal from there 1996 until it closed. A great bloke, Billy and goox for a pint at the Sportsman's pub where he had his own chair. We had two black and white kittens from billy born in the pit head. One called Sooty and the other Billy. Only menories left but still burning the coal at Todmorden as we stockpiled a huge tonnage and combine it with logs, seacoal from Northumberland and turf.
my father worked in 2 foot 6 inch coal seam in Ayrshire Scotland and it was kept open because it was top grade 1 house coal now we import rubbish from anywere
It's sad to think that most of the British Coal Miners are no longer with us. Including my Dad. Most of them died from coal mining diseases. Yet Thatcher thought of them as nothing more than trash. But they were the backbone of British Industry. Coal was definitely King and just to put the Mountain their place Thatcher just closed the Coal Mines down and imported the coalinto the UK. Which is a disgrace as Britain still has vast amounts of Coal just waiting to be mined. I think it would be better if they just reopened the coal mines again it would save them slot of money in the long run
THE END! Britains coal mining industry, Yet we import millions of tonnes of the stuff from abroad. A kick in the teeth to the men, boys and women who put heart and soul working life. One day they will be digging down to the coal fields again, but all the know how has been lost. Makes me feel sick.
The reason the roof support is splitting at 1:10 is because you have not put a pad on top. Best stay on the bank mate it you have no clue what to do underground.
Ramshackle relic of the Victorians. Kids on site? Smoking at the drift mouth? How was this place ever open in the 21 st century. Granted it's interesting though.
Talk about a family concern/ ethnic minority. It doesn't matter how much value may or may not be down there. Even the Arabs won't allow anyone to assess how much oil they have..which is about common sense.
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As a lad growing up in Bacup, I used to admire the miners with their black faces after they'd got off shift. So much so that I wanted to become one. This video illustrates what a tough job it would have been. And dangerous: coal dust and collapse always lurking. Thank you for this!
I bought coal from there 1996 until it closed. A great bloke, Billy and goox for a pint at the Sportsman's pub where he had his own chair. We had two black and white kittens from billy born in the pit head. One called Sooty and the other Billy. Only menories left but still burning the coal at Todmorden as we stockpiled a huge tonnage and combine it with logs, seacoal from Northumberland and turf.
my father worked in 2 foot 6 inch coal seam in Ayrshire Scotland and it was kept open because it was top grade 1 house coal now we import rubbish from anywere
My great grand father immigrated from Ayrshire to Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Family is still mining coal….
Great piece of history and views of an industry gone bye.
It's sad to think that most of the British Coal Miners are no longer with us. Including my Dad. Most of them died from coal mining diseases. Yet Thatcher thought of them as nothing more than trash. But they were the backbone of British Industry. Coal was definitely King and just to put the Mountain their place Thatcher just closed the Coal Mines down and imported the coalinto the UK. Which is a disgrace as Britain still has vast amounts of Coal just waiting to be mined. I think it would be better if they just reopened the coal mines again it would save them slot of money in the long run
THE END! Britains coal mining industry, Yet we import millions of tonnes of the stuff from abroad. A kick in the teeth to the men, boys and women who put heart and soul working life. One day they will be digging down to the coal fields again, but all the know how has been lost. Makes me feel sick.
We will never see coal mines again in Britain that’s a fact, labour rates are fare to high and its a out dated form of energy
@@jamesford4750 Unfortunately your probably right. It just gets under my skin.
It's hard to take in the fact that this is the end of coal mining in Lancashire. A very sad day. :-(
sad to see. Great video. Glad I got to go down there & photograph it
Hi Dave - yep, you were one of the lucky ones.
Is it filled in, or still possible
Wonderful!! The video records a rapidly disappearing way of life and the photos are very evocative. Many thanks for sharing.
Cheers
Alan
i guess I'm quite randomly asking but does anyone know of a good place to watch new series online?
@Tyson Torin Flixportal :D
@Shiloh Khalid Thanks, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I appreciate it !!
@Tyson Torin you are welcome =)
Absolutely brilliant film.
Cheers Mike
great vid love that shot of the hammer challenge, done that a few times on the rail
+Sam Tait Cheers Sam. Oh yes the hammer challenge - so easy to bust a nose or lose a tooth or two for the unsuspecting : D
Very moving :-(
Was that a nice bit of The Lark Ascending ?
Brilliant
Is it all still there
Are there any bootleg mines still operating in the UK? All you miners are legends. Much respect for you all.
There is still the odd one or two dotted around the UK that are still operating. 👍
..Lovely little film.. :)
Cheers Steve, a piece of history,
..no worries ~ its nice mate.. :)
Yikes , me back , me lungs
peter halstead i worked there in1960 to1962 ilive in australia moved 35 years ago
+Peter Halstead Hi Peter, Would that have been NCB Hilltop that you worked at?
Coal balls @ 9:24 ?
Where I live I know of 4 drift levels and who ever takes them over never last there seems no money in these mines?
Has this pit closed permanently now, ?
Coz if it's still going do you need any experienced older miners ? Cheers
yes sadly
from one coal miner to another, always be safe!
NCB chart topper "Do it the Safety Way" . Sung by Max Bygraves.???
What kind of air chipping hammer is being used to break up the coal seam
We called them Punchers down in South Wales.
Jiggerpick in coventry
It is still being worked?
I think it finished a few years ago.
Song?
Thomas Williams ????
b3tarev3 Just wondering what song is this in the background?
Not a clue - they are the free music that youtube allows you to use on the vids.
The reason the roof support is splitting at 1:10 is because you have not put a pad on top. Best stay on the bank mate it you have no clue what to do underground.
Ramshackle relic of the Victorians. Kids on site? Smoking at the drift mouth? How was this place ever open in the 21 st century. Granted it's interesting though.
Talk about a family concern/ ethnic minority. It doesn't matter how much value may or may not be down there. Even the Arabs won't allow anyone to assess how much oil they have..which is about common sense.
Josie hh ?????????????????
now they all grow weed ha
It didn’t look very productive