West Cannock New Colliery, Brindley Heath, Hednesford

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Date:1916 - 1920 (c.)

Description:The West Cannock Colliery Company's Number 5 Plant was sunk in 1914 and was known as as the Tackeroo plant or 'Fives'. It was closed in 1982. Coal trucks van be seen on the upper level and a workman lower left.

In 1924 the Company purchased the nearby disused former military hospital and converted its buildings into accommodation for its employees and their families. This was known as Brindley Village.

The postcard was published by J.Bird, Hairdresser (Market Street), Hednesford.

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