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I have to confess that the irony here is that this pit had dispensation to work through the strikes due it being on its last legs because of a geological fault. It soldiered on until 1986.

There are two fabulous steam winding-engines on display, which were both in service until the pit closed.

 

The Mining History Museum of Whitehaven, Cumbria, UK

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I have to confess that the irony here is that this pit had dispensation to work through the strikes due it being on its last legs because of a geological fault. It soldiered on until 1986.

There are two fabulous steam winding-engines on display, which were both in service until the pit closed.

 

The Mining History Museum of Whitehaven, Cumbria, UK

Pete,

It's always sad like said David to see this coal mining left

Touching picture !

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