Great Western Colliery (Hetty Pit)

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rhychydwr
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8 years ago

Rhondda Leader, Thursday 13 October page 7.

Half page article with colour photo. “Historic winding house could be open to the public”.

The council have leased the site to the Great Western Colliery Preservation Trust who hope to open the site to the general public.

Cutting coal in my spare time.

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oildrum
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8 years ago

Excellent news, wish them every success :thumbsup:

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Xakmorpheus
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8 years ago

Hi, ive visited the old pit which has open days, now and then, took some pictures of winding engine which now runs on compressed air ( it was steam ), really worth a visit

rhychydwr
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8 years ago

There is usually someone working there every Sunday [tomorrow] from 2.00 pm on. Well worth a visit.

Cutting coal in my spare time.

Mr.C
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8 years ago

"rhychydwr" wrote:
There is usually someone working there every Sunday [tomorrow] from 2.00 pm on. Well worth a visit.

I still reckon it's time that engine came home to Kidsgrove.:devil:

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