On the 22nd of March, 1962, the tight-knit mining community of Hapton in Lancashire was shaken by catastrophe when an underground explosion ripped through Hapton Valley Colliery, the town’s main employer, claiming the lives of 19 men and injuring many others.
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The Black Seam Lancashire’s Coal Mining History
Lancashire has a long history of coal mining, dating back to the early Roman era at least, with small-scale exploitation of shallow seams and natural outcrops being archaeologically evident throughout the county.
Cotton Chronicles: Lancashire Clog Fighting, A Brutal Northern Tradition
This vicious activity was once a widespread pastime across industrial Lancashire and other northern mining communities, lasting roughly 200 years from the 18th century into the mid-20th century. It was especially popular among colliers and mill workers, who used it to settle grudges, prove toughness, or even as a semi-professional spectacle with promoters, pub venues, and travelling champions.
A Lancashire Day Photo Album 2025
A Lancashire Day Photo Album
Thou Giant Form, with Forehead Bare
A small selection of black & white photos of Pendle Hill in Lancashire
The Vital Importance of Shopping Locally
The Vital Importance of Shopping Local, a comprehensive study of how essential independent businesses and markets are for our economy, society and environment
Autumn is Here
Autumn is here
A short music video
Just a Little Thank-you
Hello everybody, I hope you’re all having a great weekend whatever you’re doing and finding some peace in what are undoubtably troublesome times. There’s not much to this post, I really just wanted to wish all of you the best and say thank-you for liking what I do. I’d also like to welcome everyone whoContinue reading “Just a Little Thank-you”
Northwest Nature and History 