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Originally Posted by Derilda
The drift entrance at South Broomhill was on the south side of where the Ambulance station now stands. You will note there is ground there not built on and I would surmise that that was a safety measure.
In 1955 I had the 'pleasure' of entering most drifts belonging to Broomhill Colliery, but not that particular one. There would be a spoil heap thereabouts but before my time.
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It's odd how this one has avoided inclusion with the ordnance survey. Must have been and gone between editions?