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Originally Posted by Alan J.
there was also a day drift in the centre of Radcliffe between Centre Row and Lesley Row which allowed men to enter that part of the mine. The ponies were taken from the stables at Stable Row Radcliffe down that drift and broubht to bank again each day. The coal from this district was transported underground to the East Togston drift,to the South of East Togston farm and over the fields to the colliery at Broomhill.
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The drift at Radcliffe was just behind the house where I grew up. I remember that we were allowed to go into the building and even walk a little way down the tunnel. The air seemed very stale. I also remember the ponies. There was one in particular called Anchor, that I really liked.
Next to the drift was a small building with a lightning conductor. We were told it had explosives inside and were forbidden to go near. We used to sneak up touch the outside of the building and run away giggling.
I had a rich childhood.
