Lots of correct answers last week for our Mystery Photograph feature as we returned to the area’s mining roots. It was Ludlows Colliery, situated at the bottom of Frome Road, Radstock.

Well done to: Jeff Parsons, Paul Hancock, Colin Button, Simon Chard, Neil Gillard, Ivor Davis, Sally Bown, Dave Seddon, Andrew

Thayer, Terry Reakes, Gary Dando, John Roberts, Eric Brain, Valerie Rogers,

Jonathan Griffin, Pam Dukes and Frankie Ford, who all guessed correctly.

Lucy Tudor, from Radstock Museum, tells us more. She says: “Ludlows Colliery was in operation from 1784-1954 and could be found opposite the turning into Mill Road, Radstock. It was pronouned ‘Ludlass’ and had a shaft diameter of eight feet and a depth of 1,686 feet. If you look at the Mendip mast and imagine that height as the depth of the mine, that will help you to imagine how deep the miners went.

“It was joined underground to Wellsway Colliery in Westfield (situated behind Costcutter.

“Ludlows Colliery coal screening sheds are still visible from the road, as are some railway lines which would have taken tubs of spoil or waste away from the colliery.

“The stone built winding engine building is still standing and is tucked away behind the red brick pit bath building which was built in 1941 to a recognised design standard which was used throughout the UK for pit bath buildings. Before pit baths, miners went home covered in coal dust and had to wash in a tin bath beside the fire.

“Even after Ludlows Pit closed, the baths remained open for use by the colliers from Kilmersdon Colliery (often known as Haydon Pit) until 1973.

“Today, the pit baths building is used for mine rescue training and training for industrial accidents. The photo date is probably early 20th century.”

As you all did so brilliantly with the last ‘complete’ Mystery Photo – the museum are looking for information on the top photograph. Do you know where it was taken and who the lady pictured is? Send your thoughts to: [email protected] by 5pm on Monday next week to be included.

A very big thank you to Radstock Museum who support this popular feature.

The Museum will be hosting a free Advent

Window Trail on Saturday, 27th November from 11 am – 5 pm, a one-way trail to see mini lit up advent Christmas window scenes. Please wear a face covering for the event.

Part of the trail will be available for paying visitors from Saturday, 13th November.

The museum shop will be open for Christmas shopping but the tearoom remains closed.

The Museum’s Advent Window Trail is being sponsored by Radstock Town Council. The event takes place before the town’s Christmas Light Switch On at 4.50 pm.