Bold Colliery: A Full Exploration

Bold Colliery was a substantial coal mine that commenced operations in 1875 and remained in operation until its closure in 1985, subsequently leading to its demolition. In the following video, I will undertake an exploration of the entire Bold Colliery site, I will also be attempting to get my second camera into some underground spaces that I've discovered, as it is my intention to provide you my viewers with a glimpse into the concealed depths beneath the surface.
Today the sight of Bold Colliery is a nature preserve and woodlands looked after by Groundwork Trust.
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[@philg2281]

Great watching you walking around talking us through what was a massive industry Thank-you

[@exploringwithjb]

Thank you so much. I'm glad that you've enjoyed this adventure. I have many more coming very soon.

[@robertjataylor]

Hi, as I used to work there just some points. When you arrived off the bus you went into the 'baths' to change into your work gear. After filling your water bottle - there is no drinking water available underground so you filled up before going down - and went into the lamp room to collect your lamp, self rescuer and tallys, and your davy lamp if you were authorised. You got your two personally numbered tallys, a bakalite type one to hand into the banksman - the person at the top od the shaft who allowed you into the cage - to indicate that you have gone underground, and a brass, alloy or copper one to hand in when you got out of the cage at the top to say you have come out. At Bold number 1 shaft, the downcast where the fresh air entered the mine - was used for coal winding although it could but was occasionally used for manriding and number 3 shaft - the upcast where the extracted air came out - was men and materials. Number 2 shaft was mainly used to assist number 3 shaft in winding excess coal. This shaft was not as deep as the other two shafts so the coal had to be transported from the lower levels by conveyors up to the higher level. The training gallery you mentioned was accessed via number 3 shaft pit and the roadway to it was quite close to the pit bottom itself, this area was quite interesting but another day maybe. After coming out you walked via the covered walkway back to the lamp room where if you had a davy lamp that was handed in to be serviced and then you returned you self rescuer and cap lamp, putting you lamp on charge ready for your next shift. Then it was dirty clothes off, nice hot shower, dry, clean clothes on then wom - home. Still remember most of it like it was yesterday.

[@exploringwithjb]

Thank you for the information you've shared here. I appreciate it very much, and it's very helpful. Just so you know, I'm heading back to continue exploring around the site of Bold Colliery and the power station (Plant 2) in the next day or so now it's a little dryer so I'll be sure to give you a shout out. Thank you very much

[@albin2232]

Thanks very much.

[@mossc21]

@robertjaytaylor my dad work hear too

[@mossc21]

He's name was John moss

[@fabkeangels7061]

It was amazing to watch

[@exploringwithjb]

@@fabkeangels7061 Thank you, I really appreciate that

[@garypiatek5697]

Enjoyed the video!

[@nwev1921]

Very interesting watch thank you so much for taking us on a journey back in time well Done 👏 xx

[@exploringwithjb]

Thank you so very much

[@exploringwithjb]

Hi all, although this was a rather challenging exploration at times, I hope you enjoy it and find it interesting.
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[@albin2232]

This is an excellent video of genuine historical value.
Hats off to you.

[@exploringwithjb]

Thank you very much

[@zachclose2000]

I watched this last night but I forgot to comment great video mate

[@exploringwithjb]

Thank you very much mate

[@marksrailwaytrails8925]

Great video well done enjoyed it 💯💥👍👀

[@exploringwithjb]

Thank you very much I appreciate that very much

[@IANROBY]

THANK YOU IAN SUTTON

[@scoop3524]

Excellent enjoyed that.👍

[@exploringwithjb]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Beel251]

Great vid JB

[@exploringwithjb]

Thank you very much mate

[@Beel251]

Looking at the map JB , Collins Green is just down the line a short distance beyond Broad lane. I take it has some reference to the Collins green brick you found.

[@exploringwithjb]

Yes, Collins Green had bought Bold Colliery in the late 1800s, they did a lot to expand the colliery

[@Beel251]

Thanks JB. Bold looks a great site to explore. Keep up the good work and I'll speak to you soon. Oh and thanks for the mention Dude.

[@exploringwithjb]

@Beel251 You're very welcome, mate. I said I was going to give you a shout-out in my next video lol.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, mate, and I'll see you soon bud