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Year: 1950
Memories Of Lundhill New Added 5 days ago
I remember playing down the hillies on what is now Wombwell Golf Course. This area was once a thriving pit, until in 1857 a large explosion brought death and misery to the area called Lundhill. 189 men and boys were killed. After a great deal of reseach I found out that 2 of my ancestors were amongst the dead. My book on the disaster will be published soon, called 'A Little Wax Candle'. My other memories of Wombwell are: riding through the woods whilst hanging on to a coal bucket traveling from Wombwell main pit, to Blackerhill; birds' nesting under the viaduct which carries the railway; riding on a piece of pit belt down Wombwell main pit stack; watching the stock cars racing around Station Lane speedway track; dancing in Wombwell Baths on Friday and Saturday nights. Last edited: 05/01/2009 09:32 by Cliff Grimshaw |
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We lived in Wombwell from1970-80, we lived on the Dove Rd Estate. We have lovely memories of our time in Wombwell before we emigrated to Canada. My kids went to Park St. School then Wombwell High. Shopping at Hillards, the Co-op, Woolworths & Tesco's which later became Shoppers Paradise. "The Feast", which was a yearly event, and many more nice memories. Last edited: 01/10/2008 11:41 |
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