the "Iron Lady"
Apr 19, 2013 08:57:57 #
lateron wrote:
I agree, the miners brought all the chagrin on themselves. Yes, the old mining communities were decimated, but more pits were closed under Labour administation and I don't recall any particular fuss being raised at the time!!!! I currently live in Yorkshire, and my Grandfather was a miner, (Brodsworth Colliery), There is no doubt that the miners hold 'Maggie responsible, but the fact is that economics were a bigger part than 'Maggie.
Brodsworth ... I was employed in the earth-moving industry for the first half of my working life... I visited Brodsworth colliery occasionally when doing repairs or maintenance on Caterpillar plant that we had on hire to the NCB. The closure of the pits affected us too but I still see it as necessary at the time .
Visited many other mines in that area too on a regular basis . Hey "lateron" ! you will recognise some of the ones that I can remember ...
Barnburgh, Barnsley main, Bentley, Bullcliffe, Dearn Valley, Grimethorpe, Hatfield, Hickleton, Houton Main, Manvers, Royston, Sharleston, South Kirby, North Gawber, Maltby ....
Apr 19, 2013 09:11:12 #
lateron wrote:
I agree, the miners brought all the chagrin on themselves. Yes, the old mining communities were decimated, but more pits were closed under Labour administation and I don't recall any particular fuss being raised at the time!!!! I currently live in Yorkshire, and my Grandfather was a miner, (Brodsworth Colliery), There is no doubt that the miners hold 'Maggie responsible, but the fact is that economics were a bigger part than 'Maggie.
Google "Brodsworth Colliery"... some interesting items !
Apr 19, 2013 16:27:17 #
It is shameful that this government of the USA did not send someone of high ranking nature officially to the funeral of this wonderful lady whom I admired very much. I think the world has got this administration number, come the next election he will be gone thank god.
rt1379 wrote:
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