Allerton Bywater Colliery Explosion
On March 10th 1930, at about 09:30am, three men were killed instantly, and three injured, by an explosion caused by shotfiring igniting and exploding a pocket of gas that had…
KIPPAX COLLIERY – OWL WOOD (HOOL WOOD PIT)
This subject is still being researched by Allerton Bowers History group Kippax colliery closes in 1903 after more than 40 years of operation.
Bland & Davison Bland family from Kippax Park
The Establishment at Kippax The Bland family’s connection to Kippax began in 1595 when Thomas Bland purchased the Manor for £315. This strategic acquisition marked the family’s transition from likely…
Detailed Timeline of Main Events in Allerton Bywaters History
This page is a placeholder for information, about the village, found during our research. It will be updated, ammended or corrected whenever new information is discovered. Roman Period: Medieval Period:…
Gt. & Little Preston C.E School Photo 01
Type the names, and numbers in the comments box at the bottom of the page Back row: 1. Michael Charlston – 2. Philip Cox – 3. Thomas Hopkinson – 4.…
Allerton Bywater Colliery – Miners Memorial
CARTER COLLIERYPeriod of mining1840 – 1875 DATE NAME AGE CAUSE OF DEATH 1 27 – 06 – 1856 GEORGE HEPWORTH boy CRUSHED BY CAGE AT BOTTOM OF SHAFT 2 20…
AB School Photo 10
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AB School Photo 9
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AB School Photo 8
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