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A slide of a black and white photograph of the brickworks that became part of Walton Colliery complex, often referred to as Sharlston West Colliery, which used the shale to make brick. The National Coal Board closed the colliery in December 1979. The viaduct can be seen in the background. Internal Reference: WR Box W number 35

Image reference: xl01681

Description: A slide of a black and white photograph of the brickworks that became part of Walton Colliery complex, often referred to as Sharlston West Colliery, which used the shale to make brick. The National Coal Board closed the colliery in December 1979. The viaduct can be seen in the background. Internal Reference: WR Box W number 35

Keywords: colliery, chimney, brickworks, coal mining, freight railcar, viaduct

Place name(s): WF2, Walton

Date(s):

Date added to archive: 07/03/2003

Original rights: Unknown

Permission rights: Wakefield Local Studies Library

Digital rights: WMDC Libraries and Information Services

Digital publisher: WMDC, Education and Cultural Services, Libraries and Information Services

Walton Colliery, 1900-1920