other than it was the only means to work to survive- i always wondered why anyone wante to do coal[or any other sort of]mining.its a really horrible job + very hazardous too!

I was at Gresford Colliery Miners club last week with our group 'Senior Moments' for a sinaround & music sesh.

The mine closed years ago, & the area's all bin landscaped & made like a nice green & wooded park.

Wrexham & district's regenerated with other opportunities for earning a livelihood.

So why do folks still lament the passing of the colliers trade?

[bet this'll b controversial!]