West Cannock No.5 Colliery., Hednesford

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Date:1917 - 1920 (c.)

Description:A postcard view showing the construction of what was then the newest of Cannock Chase Colliery Co.'s pits, Number 5 Pit at Brindley Heath, Hednesford. It was known as 'Fives' and the colliery shafts had been sunk by 1916. It was closed in 1982.

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Image courtesy of: The Roy Lewis Postcard Collection

Donor ref:Roy Lewis-146 (240/47048)

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