Images of Halmer End and Alsager's Bank
2 - The Minnie Pit
There were many pits in the area. The colliery in the village was named after the daughter of the owner and is particularly remembered for the pit disaster just before the end of World War One.
Most families in the village were involved in the mine in some way and many lost a loved one in the disaster. The site of the mine is within walking distance of the school and has a small memorial
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A view of the Winding Gear above the shaft about 1930.
The last shift at the mine
These views were taken on May 1st 1930. During the final days of the mine.. The men are bringing tools up from the workings.
The site of this shaft is now marked with a memorial stone
By 1998 the
site of the shaft was finally being converted into a memorial.
