Astley Green Colliery Museum, Coal mining heritage museum in Astley, England.
The museum occupies a 15-acre site near the Bridgewater Canal, featuring industrial machinery and mining equipment from the Lancashire Coalfield period.
Coal production at Astley Green commenced in 1912 under the Pilkington Colliery Company and continued until its closure in 1970, employing over 1,500 miners.
The Lancashire Mining Museum preserves the social memory of mining communities through exhibitions, artifacts, and personal stories from former coal workers.
The museum opens Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with free admission and guided tours by knowledgeable volunteers.
The site contains the last surviving pit headgear and engine house in Lancashire, including a 3,300-horsepower steam winding engine manufactured by Yates & Thom.
Location: Wigan
Website: http://agcm.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.49530,-2.44730
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:49
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