NCB Shotton colliery 8th May 1972 Barclay 1015 built 1904
Coming through the pit village of Shotton in the North East of England
approaching the pit there was a smoke screen across the road (just
visible in the background) being caused by this 1904 built Barclay six
coupled saddle tank.
It looks as though its on the move but it was just stood by the road,
unattended, and making this smoke screen obliterating the pit
buildings in the background.
It must have been a very dull day as the smoke looks a little blurred
as a low shutter speed was used to get some light on this subject.
Gone forever are everyday scenes in pit villages like this.
Comments and faves
DigitAL46232 (12 months ago | reply)
Yes, we look fondly on scenes like this but I bet the women are glad clag like this is gone!
Kingmoor Klickr added this photo to his favorites. (12 months ago)
Kingmoor Klickr (12 months ago | reply)
Very nice and what a clag monster. A nice squat Barclay that very much looks as though it means serious business.
Renown added this photo to his favorites. (11 months ago)
Renown (11 months ago | reply)
A fabulous capture!
Lady Wulfrun added this photo to her favorites. (11 months ago)
Lady Wulfrun (11 months ago | reply)
Such an atmospheric picture, thank you for sharing.
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Stuart DB (9 months ago | reply)
They used to sit there regularly. I went to school in Shotton Colliery in the 50's, (we never called it a village or thought of it as one) not far from where the pic was taken.
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lesmaughan (5 weeks ago | reply)
Great shot brings back memories
les3-5-2012
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