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Wigan Drawer in the Pit
Work - Mining
A drawer pushing a tub to the main haulage. c1890.

Source: Personal Collection of John Cadman, Wigan

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Pick Sharpener
Work - Mining
The pick sharpener's building at a Wigan Colliery, c1890.

Source: Personal Collection of John Cadman, Wigan

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Wigan Miner
Work - Mining
Erecting wooden pit props to hold the roof down the pit, c1890.

Source: Personal Collection of John Cadman, Wigan

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Wigan Miner
Work - Mining
A Wigan miner poses for a photograph in front of a slag heap at Douglas Bank Colliery, c1890.

Source: Personal Collection of John Cadman, Wigan

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Underlooker
Work - Mining
The underlooker was was a mining official responsible for the safety of miners who would check the pit before each shift. This was taken in Wigan, possibly at Douglas Bank Colliery, c1890.

Source: Personal Collection of John Cadman, Wigan

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Wigan Miner
Work - Mining
Photo taken at a Wigan Colliery. Possibly a manager or mine owner judging by the clothing. c1890.

Source: Personal Collection of John Cadman, Wigan

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Steam Engine 'Ince'
Work - Mining
Steam Engine 'Ince' possible taken at Rose Bridge Collieries in Wigan, c1890.

Source: Personal Collection of John Cadman, Wigan

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Down the Mine
Work - Mining
Wigan miners at work, c1890.

Source: Personal Collection of John Cadman, Wigan

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Sorting Coal
Work - Mining
Surface workers sorting and cleaning coal at a Wigan Colliery, c1890.

Source: Personal Collection of John Cadman, Wigan

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Surface Workers
Work - Mining
Surface workers pose for a photo at a Wigan Colliery, c1890.

Source: Personal Collection of John Cadman, Wigan

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Opening of a Mine?
Work - Mining
This photograph was taken in Wigan, c1890. It is part of a mining collection, and looks like it could depict the opening of a new drift mine. If you think otherwise, please leave a comment.

Source: Personal Collection of John Cadman, Wigan

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