The last deep coal mine in Britain will close in December 2015, Kellingley coal mines closure will bring to an end the once mighty coal industry, which powered the industrial revolution which gave us all the standard of living we enjoy today. To commemorate our mining heritage both nationally and Read more
NUM Lancashire area and Moston Miners presents “The struggle continues” At Moston miners community art and music. Cinema session, Still the enemy within followed by question and answer session with the film makers. Break from 1pm – 2pm Followed by film “Pride” 2pm -5.30 pm followed by question and answer Read more
Join us for a two day event which showcases some of the city’s most interesting histories: links to the coal industry, images of Salford schools as they were in the 1950’s and 1960’s, Salford dockers, local photographs, art work exhibited by local history and heritage groups. Ordsall neighborhood centre, 2 Read more
The main assembly point is the city centre Market Place and bands and banners start to march from there to the Racecourse from about 8.30 am. Other assembly points are the Miners’ HQ at Red Hill near the railway station and the New Inn on the west of the city. Read more
Agecroft annual memorial day service will be held at the the former Agecroft colliery pit entrance. Former pit entrance Agecroft colliery Saturday 25th April 2015 ceremony begins at 12pm .
All proceeds will go to building a memorial garden at the former Moston pit site, to commemorate all those who worked and died there. Entrance on the day will be by donation. Mining films will be shown in the small cinema, An exhibition of mining memorabilia, Bouncy castle and art Read more
The last deep coal mine in Britain will close in December 2015. Kellingley coal mines closure will bring to an end the once mighty coal industry, which powered the industrial revolution which gave us all the standard of living we enjoy today. To commemorate our mining heritage both nationally and Read more
Agecroft colliery the Great miners strike exhibition opens Tuesday the 13th of January at 2pm. Taking place at the working class movement library Salford. The exhibition will run until mid march. Working class movement library, 51 The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WX Tuesday 13th January 2015 – Wednesdays 1-5 pm and Read more
The last deep coal mine in Britain will close in December 2015. Kellingley coal mines closure will bring to an end the once mighty coal industry, which powered the industrial revolution which gave us all the standard of living we enjoy today. To commemorate our mining heritage both nationally and Read more
The Irwell valley mining project will be attending the Salford local history day. We will be joining other local history groups to celebrate our rich industrial heritage, There will be a series of stalls and exhibitions. Free entrance and food and drink available, Hope to see you all there. St Read more