Where is the oddball mining machine?
Swillington
Oddball, so named because it ran on an unusual voltage and made strange noises, is a U.S.-made Bucyrus Erie 1150, and worked the open cast coal mine at St. Aidan’s, Swillington, near Leeds, until 1983. This 1,200-ton machine walked, backward, at up to a blazing maximum speed of 0.2 miles per hour.
Where is oddball the crane?
Known as ‘Oddball’, it was built in 1948 by Bucyrus Erie in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and shipped to the UK four years later as a second-hand machine. It came to Leeds in 1972 where it was in use until 1983. It was restored in 1999 and stands now as merely a monument to one aspect of Yorkshire’s rich industrial heritage.
What is a walking dragline?
n. (Mining & Quarrying) a very large-capacity dragline mounted on feet or pads instead of tracks.
Where is Big Geordie?
Northumberland
Big Geordie came to Northumberland in 1969 where it began work on the Radar opencast site at Widdrington, near Morpeth. Its job was to scrape earth from above coal seams, but it did not dig out coal. That work was done by smaller, more manoeuvrable machines in the hole dug by Big Geordie.
Who owns St Aidans?
As of 21 December 2016 ownership of St Aidan’s was successfully passed from Harworth Estates to the St Aidan’s Trust (of which Leeds City Council is the sole trustee). The site was then leased to the RSPB on a 99-year lease and reopened in April 2017.
Who owned big Geordie?
But that won’t stop Cornelius Boyle still dreaming of the mechanical giant he operated for 23 years, from the day it arrived in Northumberland until the end of its working life.
Can you swim at St Aidans?
Outdoor swimmers say they have been left “heartbroken” by a decision to ban entering the water at a nature park. Signs have recently been placed by the RSPB at its St Aidan’s site in Leeds prohibiting swimming in the lakes.
Is Aiden a Catholic name?
He is known as the Apostle of Northumbria and is recognised as a saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion and others….Aidan of Lindisfarne.
| Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne | |
|---|---|
| Feast | 31 August (Eastern Orthodox, Catholic Church, Anglican Communion), 9 June (Lutheran Church) |
Can you swim at St Aidans Leeds?
Can I swim in River Aire?
Yes, us customers.
How do you spell Aiden for a girl?
Gender: Although Aiden was traditionally a boy’s name, it has been used as a girl name in recent years. Feminine variations include Aidyn or Ayden.
What does Aidan mean in Irish?
little fire
Meaning: The name Aidan has Gaelic origins and means “little fire.” Its roots are tied in Irish mythos to the Celtic god of sun and fire “Aodh.” Aidan was born from Aodh, or the given name “Aodhàn.” Over time, the variations ended up in their modern versions: Aidan or Aiden.