Articles
The following articles relate to the early or later Neston collieries and develop points of interest which have not been covered in detail elsewhere.
Claims For Early Coal Working
Many claims have been made that the Neston collieries were operating before the known start date of 1759, even as far back as Roman times. This article looks at the evidence for these claims.
The Canals That Almost Came To Neston
The early Neston collieries coincided with an era of great advances in British transport. This article looks at how one of these advances – canals – affected the local area.
The Anglican Smelting Company
Between the early and later periods of mining at Neston another industrial operation was established in the same area – intended to smelt metals and mine coal. This article explores its rise and fall.