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Pentrich Colliery, Ripley, c 1920s
Image Reference:
DCAV002594
Artist/Photographer:
Copyright Reserved
Collection:
Derbyshire
ImageDate:
c 1920-30s
LibraryRef:
Belper
Image Date:
c 1920-30s
Measurements:
7.6 x 12.7 cm
Location:
Derbyshire
Keywords:
colliery
pit
mining
head
industrial
industry
gable
buildings
chimney
railway
line
siding
carts
bridge
pipe
shaft
HCCL
Ripley
Copyright Reserved
Library Reference:
Belper
Library:
Belper
Description:
You can see the old Ripley railway line in the background. Pentrich Colliery's nickname was called 'Shonker' and the locals who worked there would say, 'I used to work at Shonker'.
Themes
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Mining
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