Victoria Colliery in 1900AD (Standish)
There were two shafts at this colliery, located on the South East of Standish, approximately 100ft to one side of the main railway line from London to Glasgow. Sinking commenced at North Pit on 15th May, 1900; a man named Cowburn being the sinker. The first brick was laid on 24th May, Queen Victorias birthday.