Mines, Memories and Music

As the proud Grand-Daughter of a Lancashire Miner who broke his back in the Maypole Pit in 1957, I want to document the living history of my mining heritage.  By creating original songs inspired by and interwoven with the real oral testimonies of former miners, who were employed when the mines were closed. 

To document their working lives, communities and more importantly their friendships. 

This is an important legacy for the generations to come who don’t have a full understanding of the toll this type of work took both on the body and minds of the workers and their families.  This includes the work/play balance and also the effects of the closing down of this important industry on the communities and the changes to the landscape.  The project will be focusing on the importance of capturing their testimonies before they disappear making local history real and accessible..