MBBC Bury Wharf & Tunnel

Taken 10-Aug-11

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HRS 286 MBBC coal boat at Bury end

Ladyshore Colliery Company coal boat with cotainers or boxes of coal for the boilers of the nearby factory on the left of the picture. The ring at the prow of the boat was used for the tow-line to the horses.

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