Most of the mines in this area appear to have favoured flat rope for winding. Much of this is still to be seen, on the ground or still wrapped round the reels. Reels, as opposed to drums were the only real way this material could be coiled safely.
This photograph is by Dickie Bird and was uploaded December 18th 2014. © Dickie Bird please do not copy or distribute without prior express permission.
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