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Cutting through 1, 140 foot high Manshead Hill was completed when the Mayor of Wakefield
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Cutting through 1, 140 foot high Manshead Hill was completed when the Mayor of Wakefield
Cutting through 1, 140 foot high Manshead Hill was completed when the Mayor of Wakefield, Alderman Nathan Hutchinson J.P. fired the two final charges to complete the tunnel. 24 men have worked day and night cutting the tunnel, 8000 feet long, often waist deep in water, The conditions have been most difficult, but the men cheered as they were congratulated by the Mayor. The bogy which took him 4, 000 feet into the tunnel came off the track on the return journey, so Mr Hutchinson had to splash through the water which flowed through the tunnel. The tunnel will ensure adequate water supplies to people of Wakefield and the surrounding area. 21st August 1962
Eddie Chapman
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
England
Q6867
Media ID 21798523
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Mayor of Wakefield Completes Historic Tunnel Excavation
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. In this photo print, we witness a momentous occasion in the history of Wakefield. The year is 1962, and after months of tireless effort by a team of dedicated men, the arduous task of cutting through Manshead Hill has finally been completed. Standing tall at an impressive 1,140 feet high, this hill posed a significant challenge to overcome. The Mayor himself, Alderman Nathan Hutchinson J. P. , took charge as he fired the two final charges that marked the completion of the tunnel. A total of 24 men have worked day and night to carve out this remarkable feat - an 8000-foot-long passage often submerged waist-deep in water. Undoubtedly facing treacherous conditions throughout their laborious journey underground, these brave miners cheered with joy as they were congratulated by Mayor Hutchinson. However, even for him, it was not without its challenges; his bogy unexpectedly derailed on the return trip within the tunnel itself. Unfazed by adversity and determined to see his mission through till the end, Mr. Hutchinson splashed through flowing water to reach safety. This monumental achievement guarantees ample water supplies for Wakefield's residents and those living in surrounding areas. It stands as a testament to human perseverance and ingenuity while serving as a vital lifeline for countless communities across West Yorkshire. Eddie Chapman's evocative photograph transports us back to this historic event—a reminder that progress is born from dedication and unity when faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
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