SE4324 : Glasshoughton Wheel of Light
near to Castleford, Wakefield, Great Britain
Glasshoughton Wheel of Light
Dedication reads
"This memorial stands in commemoration of the Glasshoughton Colliery
and Coke Works around which this great community grew.
Thosands of people worked here amidst the unique camaraderie
of the mining industry. Many men died due to accident and illness.
May they rest in peace.
This plaque was unveiled by the former Mayor of Castleford and Wakefield District, Mrs. Winifred McLoughlin, on Tuesday 06 December 2005 and dedicated to the community of Glasshoughton by Waystone Ltd. and Yorkshire Forward."
Opposing view of another image of mine, SE4324 : Coal Mine Pit Shaft Winding Wheel statue this time with the right name of the statue and the dedication, and as a bonus there's Asda just visible in the background.
"This memorial stands in commemoration of the Glasshoughton Colliery
and Coke Works around which this great community grew.
Thosands of people worked here amidst the unique camaraderie
of the mining industry. Many men died due to accident and illness.
May they rest in peace.
This plaque was unveiled by the former Mayor of Castleford and Wakefield District, Mrs. Winifred McLoughlin, on Tuesday 06 December 2005 and dedicated to the community of Glasshoughton by Waystone Ltd. and Yorkshire Forward."
Opposing view of another image of mine, SE4324 : Coal Mine Pit Shaft Winding Wheel statue this time with the right name of the statue and the dedication, and as a bonus there's Asda just visible in the background.
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2006
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- SE4324, 130 images (more nearby)
- Photographer
- Paul Johnston-Knight (find more nearby)
- Image classification
- Geograph
- Date Taken
- Monday, 30 January, 2006 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 30 January, 2006
- Category
- Statue (more nearby)
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SE 430 244 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:42.8552N 1:20.9973W - Photographer Location
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OSGB36: SE 431 245
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