Diving in The Delph, Eccleston

Diving in The Delph, Eccleston
Diving in The Delph, Eccleston
Diving in The Delph, Eccleston
iBase ID
286533
Reference identifier
SEC20220818024
Title
Diving in The Delph, Eccleston
Place
Eccleston
General notes
Known names in this photograph are J Crook and R Stringfellow.

Eccleston Delph has been known as the Eccy Delph, or Hurst House Delph for the last century, and was mined by 12 local quarrymen producing stone for Blackpool Promenade and thin slates to cover the local barns and roofs. The Family of "Hurst" who originally owned and worked the Quarry, were well known in the area as Mr Hurst was Chairman of the Parish Council of Heskin for 20 years. After the quarry was abandoned in 1940, the pumps clearing the water were turned off and the natural spring began to fill up, becoming what is now considered a natural beauty spot.
Medium
Photographic print
Colour
Monochrome
Original image size
16/11.5cm
Locator
Miriam Wadge Collection
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