A YOUNG, smiling Duke of Edinburgh is captured on film by a Journal photographer as he meets somewhat grimier pitmen during his visit to Mosley Common Colliery in April 1952.
On the Duke’s left is Clr Joe Derbyshire, chairman of Tyldesley Urban District Council.
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