Posts by Morrisey

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Author	Message
Topic: Bispham Hall Coal Colliery (mine)
Morrisey	Forum: North West England Posted: 31/05/2020 10:56:46 Subject: Bispham Hall Coal Colliery (mine) Give the secretary of this club a call when they are open again, it's just down the road from the former colliery, one of their members may have an answer. 01695 622350
Topic: The Archaeology of Underground Mines and Quarries
Morrisey	Forum: For Sale! (and wanted / for swap) Posted: 30/01/2019 18:56:30 Subject: The Archaeology of Underground Mines and Quarries It's a great read, long time in the making but well worth the wait.
Topic: Farnley workings (photo)
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 31/10/2018 19:45:27 Subject: Farnley workings (photo) The location is in the garden of the new properties as you turn left onto Green Lane from Hall lane..
Topic: Wilderswood
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 03/08/2018 23:18:23 Subject: Wilderswood Half a mile to the nearest road!:lol: New cover on order and some stone slabs placed over last night in the interim:thumbup:
Topic: Wilderswood
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 02/08/2018 14:05:34 Subject: Wilderswood One half of the lid is missing!
Topic: Wilderswood
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 01/08/2018 22:18:49 Subject: Wilderswood I've posted this in general in the hope that someone who uses this site sees this post and and takes the appropriate action. The above mine has been available for all in the know to enjoy
Topic: Old Moulds
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 17/02/2018 20:21:00 Subject: Old Moulds Cheers gents
Topic: Old Moulds
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 16/02/2018 21:45:28 Subject: Old Moulds Looking at calling in here in the near future, do i need any tools to open the gate?
Topic: Where Is It.... ? North Pennines.
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 08/02/2018 09:39:43 Subject: Where Is It.... ? North Pennines. Sir Francis?
Topic: Miners' greeting
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 20/10/2017 13:25:26 Subject: Miners' greeting The German greeting "Glück auf" is still used today. I visited Prosper Haniel earlier this year and it was common to hear this greeting between miners coming on and off their shifts, generally broken
Topic: 2018 Calendar - beneficiaries
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 15/09/2017 22:59:06 Subject: 2018 Calendar - beneficiaries A change from the norm. I'd like to nominate Lancashire Mining Museum, aka Astley Green Museum. Some great work going on there at the moment. https://lancashireminingmuseum.org/
Topic: Sensitive sites and discretion
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 18/08/2017 23:16:51 Subject: Sensitive sites and discretion Easy....just don't share with nobheads on social media, keep sensitive sites to like minded people, ie Aditnow.
Topic: Anglezarke Lead Mine (mine)
Morrisey	Forum: North East England Posted: 05/05/2017 22:56:12 Subject: Anglezarke Lead Mine (mine) There is the gated sough.
Topic: Anything similar to Croesor-Rhosydd?
Morrisey	Forum: North Wales Posted: 23/03/2017 21:32:44 Subject: Anything similar to Croesor-Rhosydd? It was on the list but seems to have been pulled:(
Topic: 2016 competition entries
Morrisey	Forum: The 2016 AditNow Photography Competition Posted: 26/12/2016 20:24:10 Subject: 2016 competition entries Crisp Delph [link]109643[linkphoto]109643[/linkphoto][/link] Hilltop Colliery [link]109642[linkphoto]109642[/linkphoto][/link] Hilton Mine [link]107134[linkphoto]1
Topic: Wanted: Ian Tyler's Cross Fell and Mines of the Cumbrian Pennines
Morrisey	Forum: For Sale! (and wanted / for swap) Posted: 02/12/2016 21:14:07 Subject: Wanted: Ian Tyler's Cross Fell and Mines of the Cumbrian Pennines I have the book but don't want to sell it. Is there some info in particular that you want from it that i can help with?
Topic: Suggestions wanted for 2017 trips
Morrisey	Forum: North Wales Posted: 15/11/2016 22:21:15 Subject: Suggestions wanted for 2017 trips Would like to add to the list; Swaledale. Coniston through trip. Ratgoed ( the rope trip that was arranged by AN waaay back in 2010 was brilliant :thumbup: )
Topic: Unoficial Mining Memorial - Bersham
Morrisey	Forum: North Wales Posted: 27/04/2016 15:05:02 Subject: Unoficial Mining Memorial - Bersham Those Germans know how to use their slag heaps. http://www.ruhr-tourismus.de/en/cities-in-the-ruhr-area/bottrop/tetraeder-bottrop-tetrahedron.html http://www.halden.ruhr/landscha
Topic: Big tunnel entrance in Dinorwic...
Morrisey	Forum: North Wales Posted: 02/04/2016 21:52:16 Subject: Big tunnel entrance in Dinorwic... http://www.electricmountain.co.uk/ I hear the tour is worth doing.
Topic: Browns Folly, Square Well Clean Up
Morrisey	Forum: Member Projects Posted: 14/02/2016 22:22:19 Subject: Browns Folly, Square Well Clean Up Well done to all involved in the clean up.
Topic: Croesor - Warning, Damaged Equipment - NOW REPAIRED
Morrisey	Forum: North Wales Posted: 14/02/2016 22:21:23 Subject: Croesor - Warning, Damaged Equipment Just to confirm that the Zip line is on it's way out. As stated one of the wire braids on the cable has rusted through, i taped it down again but tbh the cables days are numbered. Best way
Topic: King Coal
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 11/02/2016 23:36:13 Subject: King Coal [quote="Ty Gwyn"]Any idea of the source,? Seam outcrop alongside said river or old opencast site.[/quote] Outcrop in the river. Looks like the raging floods have scoured the riverbed a
Topic: King Coal
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 11/02/2016 22:50:23 Subject: King Coal Stumbled across this chunk of coal whilst out on the MTB. Known to be the finest burning coal in the Wigan coalfield, this fine specimen from the Arley seam appeared after the recent floods
Topic: CRTT
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 07/02/2016 20:10:55 Subject: CRTT Thanks all for the info.
Topic: CRTT
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 06/02/2016 19:38:05 Subject: CRTT I take it that's a no then? :lol:
Topic: best mine trips for rainy days
Morrisey	Forum: North Wales Posted: 05/02/2016 21:05:59 Subject: best mine trips for rainy days The walk up to Force Crag in a howling wind and horizontal rain is the perfect way to start a mine mooch.:thumbsup:
Topic: CRTT
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 05/02/2016 21:03:16 Subject: CRTT Has anyone been through recently and can give the heads up on the condition of the ropes etc as i will be venturing down there in the coming weeks? I have some rope that is to good to scrap and
Topic: Help needed dog down mine in Coatbridge
Morrisey	Forum: Scotland Posted: 20/01/2016 21:48:40 Subject: Help needed dog down mine in Coatbridge Good man.... Got your pm.
Topic: Help needed dog down mine in Coatbridge
Morrisey	Forum: Scotland Posted: 19/01/2016 22:51:34 Subject: Help needed dog down mine in Coatbridge [quote="Cuban Bloodhound"]Yup, I've had a look for some of the fireclays around here and all that was left were waterlogged depressions where the drift or shaft once was.[/quote] Let me kno
Topic: Groverake
Morrisey	Forum: North East England Posted: 25/11/2015 22:15:17 Subject: Groverake Good luck with that, be a great shame to lose that headgear from the skyline.
Topic: Hidden mine found at Rastrick Quarry
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 16/10/2015 22:18:32 Subject: Hidden mine found at Rastrick Quarry It appears to be in incredibly good condition - shame it's gonna disappear before anyone sees it....... Rik :angel:
Topic: Parys Copper Mine
Morrisey	Forum: North Wales Posted: 03/08/2015 22:05:10 Subject: Parys Copper Mine [quote="sinker"][quote="TwllMawr"] what's "Cementation Mining"? [/quote] http://en.cementation.com/ Where my pension fund is currently sitting!
Topic: Coal Authority Interactive Map
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 02/06/2015 22:04:51 Subject: Coal Authority Interactive Map [quote="tonto125"]Hi, I understand that and I don't expect every single adit to be open but always nice to walk along the mountain and check, especially on a nice day. What's the worse that
Topic: Flagstone Mines, South Pennines - Info required?
Morrisey	Forum: Midlands Posted: 13/05/2015 22:15:37 Subject: Flagstone Mines, South Pennines - Info required? Pinner Quarry? https://www.flickr.com/photos/b3tarev3/sets/72157626034818545
Topic: Bwlchglas, what is happening?
Morrisey	Forum: Mid Wales Posted: 21/04/2015 22:16:44 Subject: Bwlchglas, what is happening? Deffo Eastern European car wash.
Topic: Snowy Photo Comp - Winner!
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 08/04/2015 21:47:58 Subject: Snowy Photo Comp - Winner! Aye - that's a belter.:thumbup::guns:
Topic: New album page
Morrisey	Forum: Site Updates, Suggestions & Corrections Posted: 27/02/2015 21:25:12 Subject: New album page Looking very good sir.:thumbup:
Topic: Pub Area
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 19/02/2015 20:05:28 Subject: Pub Area Knock knock :flowers:
Topic: New SuperSize photo page
Morrisey	Forum: Site Updates, Suggestions & Corrections Posted: 24/01/2015 21:16:56 Subject: New SuperSize photo page :o Gonna have to view the entire AN collection again now!!
Topic: Who had it the best?
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 23/12/2014 13:43:14 Subject: Who had it the best? Present day for me. There's still boat loads of long forgotten mines that are waiting to be found and explored. I'm fortunate to live in a part of the country that still has lots to offer
Topic: Trips in 2015
Morrisey	Forum: Events Posted: 11/12/2014 10:00:52 Subject: Trips in 2015 Wouldn't mind another ropey one at Ratgoed?
Topic: Caphouse Colliery Through Trip
Morrisey	Forum: North West England Posted: 22/11/2014 23:00:06 Subject: Caphouse Colliery Through Trip The 'tourist' mines here in the UK really are a country mile behind our European counterparts when it comes to developing a mine into a major tourist attraction that generates revenue and employment a
Topic: Caphouse Colliery Through Trip
Morrisey	Forum: North West England Posted: 22/11/2014 21:58:47 Subject: Caphouse Colliery Through Trip Is that the official stance or your assumption?
Topic: Caphouse Colliery Through Trip
Morrisey	Forum: North West England Posted: 22/11/2014 20:56:34 Subject: Caphouse Colliery Through Trip Do they allow photography?
Topic: Cae Coch
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 15/11/2014 20:35:03 Subject: Cae Coch Had a look at this place today and i was saddened to see the the way that nature has taken it's toll from when i first visited. The roof on the brake house has all but collapsed, speeding u
Topic: Ashton Moss (or New Moss) Colliery
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 03/11/2014 19:28:25 Subject: Ashton Moss (or New Moss) Colliery Bradford Colliery Horizon Layout https://www.flickr.com/photos/28709338@N04/10748419985/sizes/k/
Topic: Ashton Moss (or New Moss) Colliery
Morrisey	Forum: General Chat Posted: 30/10/2014 21:24:05 Subject: Ashton Moss (or New Moss) Colliery Here are a couple of publications form a friend of mine that may be of interest to you? http://www.amberleybooks.com/shop/article_9781848689251/Walkden-Yard%3C_BR%3EThe-Lancashire-Central-Coalfie
Topic: Errors uploading photos.
Morrisey	Forum: Site Updates, Suggestions & Corrections Posted: 20/10/2014 23:10:54 Subject: Errors uploading photos. Mine uploaded fine yesterday - also using chrome too?
Topic: Carrock Wolframite Mine
Morrisey	Forum: North West England Posted: 10/10/2014 20:49:46 Subject: Carrock Wolframite Mine Isn't access just an Allen key, what lock are you on about?
Topic: Aerial Photographer seeks interesting mine/quarry
Morrisey	Forum: New recruits! Posted: 11/07/2014 22:31:22 Subject: Aerial Photographer seeks interesting mine/quarry [quote="RobBain"][quote="skimble"]Why not display your photos here? http://www.aditnow.co.uk/album/Parys-Mountain-Copper-Mine-User-Album/ The Upload links are on the top right of the page.[/

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