Edward Johnson, Swan Lane Colliery, Hindley Green

Swan Lane Colliery at Hindley was operated by John Johnson in 1864 and passed in 1868 or 1869 to Edward Johnson who commenced sinking new pits and developing the business including brickworks. Johnson was declared bankrupt in 1886 and the colliery was taken over by Moses Morris who traded as the Swan Lane Brick and Coal Company. Swan Lane Colliery was closed in 1893, some of the brickmaking plant was sold on 15th June 1893. The 1893 1:2500 OS Map shows four round kilns and three rectangular kilns adjacent to the colliery.

This square brick paver was picked up on the beach at Crosby.