The Miners Welfare Institute The Miners Institute was built in 18?? And situated behind the St Saviours Church, just off Leycett Lane. You cannot see the Institute behind the church on this photo of Jim Spender and Len Powell. Unfortunately I have not yet found a full photo of the institute. The miners institute was managed by a lady called Gladys Harrison who lived at Park Terrace with her family.She managed the Institute for many years.In order for the "Stute2 to operate the coal board/colliery kept back a certain amount of the miners weekly wage as "subs" to keep the place running.
Len Powell was a miner of Leycett Colliery and when working there lived in the village. Once the colliery closed Len moved up to Park Terrace to be close to his sister that also lived at Park Terrace, his sister was?????????.She lived at No.?? Whilst Len lived at No.??.This photo looks to be taken circa 1963.
Below is a scanned in image of the front cover from a handbook of rules given to all Institute members.This book was kindly donated to Leycett Online by Mr & Mrs Alan Wainwright of Madeley,the book belonged to Mr Wainwrights father when they lived at Park Terrace.
(Photo - © Kathryn J Ing)