© Helen Bradley Prints Ltd
Oldham's two key industries, cotton spinning and engineering, relied heavily on coal and there were four large mines in the town in the early 20th century. Oldham is literally built on coal as well and this painting shows how close the pitheads were to built-up areas.
More information
Title of artwork, date
A Special Treat, 1967
Date supported
2005
Medium and material
Oil on board
Dimensions
61 x 46 cm
Grant
6933
Total cost
31200
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