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The Big Pit
Near the end of our South Wales Govilon trip we paid a visit to the National Coal Museum at Blaenavon, the heart of which, was the pit itself. It was a working coal mine from 1880 to 1980 and opened to the public in 1983. It is one of the few mines that one can travel down the 89m (293ft) shaft to the tunnels below and experience what it may have been like for those, men, women, boys and horses. Unfortunately, for safety reasons neither camera’s not phones were allowed down there. Manned now by very enthusiastic x-miners, we were serenaded down by splendid Welsh choral harmonies. On returning to the surface, heavy rain had set in. My photograph shows a view of the pit itself as it has always been but the surrounding background buildings are far removed from what they were a century ago. The Pip shows the shaft winding house, now run by electricity but in the old days, steam would have been king here. In 1923, 1399 men were employed here.
More info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Pit_National_Coal_Museum
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More info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Pit_National_Coal_Museum
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Nouchetdu38, Gabi Lombardo, Frans Schols, Peter_Private_Box and 19 other people have particularly liked this photo
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Herb Riddle club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock clubCheers. Herb
Looks very interesting for a visit.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen clubRegards. Herb
Herb Riddle club has replied to Nick Weall clubHave a happy week ahead!
Herb Riddle club has replied to Annemarie clubHerb Riddle club has replied to J.Garcia clubRegards. Herb
I only went down a working coal mine once back in the 60s & the conditions there made me glad I hadn't followed my father & grandfather down the pit! Having said that I have been thinking about visiting the Big Pit museum for years. Must do it.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete clubCheers. Herb
Herb Riddle club has replied to Ulrich John clubThanks for including the link as well............I've had a quick read through, but I've bookmarked it for a more leisurely read later.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Keith Burton clubRegards. Herb
Best Gordon
Herb Riddle club has replied to TOZ clubAll the best. Herb
Herb Riddle club has replied to Peter Castell clubCheers and sorry for this delayed reply. Herb
Herb Riddle club has replied to Max Biobauer clubHerb Riddle club has replied to MaggsMep clubCheers and sorry for this delayed reply. Herb
I hope to visit the Mining Museum in Radstock, Somerset soon.
Best regards, Rosa.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne clubCheers and sorry for this delayed reply. Herb
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition.
I was here many years ago, and the background does look a little different.
The 'contraband' rules are unchanged though! Anything which could make a spark or fire is not allowed. That includes Kit-Kat wrappers! Same rules apply to oil refineries.
Best Wishes, a nice week ahead, and stay safe!!
Peter
Herb Riddle club has replied to Peter_Private_Box clubCheers and sorry for this delayed reply. Herb
Mooi dat in Wales noch mijnen zijn open gehouden om te bezoeken. In Nederland zijn alle Steenkolenmijnen gesloopt. Frans
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