Pemberton House Colliery, Charnock Richard

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iBase ID

286388

Reference identifier

SEC20220811028

Title

Pemberton House Colliery, Charnock Richard

Place

Charnock Richard

General notes

Pemberton House Colliery was situated between Heskin and Charnock Richard and owned by the firm of James Barker and Co. Locally it was known as "Barker's Pit". In 1896 it employed 84 men underground. It was one of the last collieries in the country to bring coal to the surface in baskets rather than metal tubs. It had closed by 1928.

Medium

Photographic print

Colour

Monochrome

Original image size

14.5/10.5cm

Locator

Miriam Wadge Collection

Subjects

Place Names > Charnock Richard

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