Ex-mining villages moves 400 yards down the road
Language: English Series: Guardian ; 23 May 195, 4 | Independent ; 23 May 1995, 4(2)Publication details: 1995Subject(s): Summary: A new village has been built to rehouse the inhabitants of Arkwright Town after methane gas leaked from abandoned mine workings. British Coal, whilst not admitting liability, offered to rebuild the village in return for the right to set up a new opencast mine.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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A new village has been built to rehouse the inhabitants of Arkwright Town after methane gas leaked from abandoned mine workings. British Coal, whilst not admitting liability, offered to rebuild the village in return for the right to set up a new opencast mine.