Llay Miners Wheel

This giant wheel is located in the grounds of the  Llay Miners Welfare , about four miles from where I live. It was built around 1926 because the colliery owners wanted to provide their workers with good recreational facilities.

 Although the institute still stands, is open daily and  is used heavily for local functions coal hasn't  been mined in the area since 1966 when Llay Main closed.  

This information has been extracted from local websites. If any of the information is incorrect please let me know and I will amend the entry.