MineArchiveFletcher, Burrows and Company
An Atherton-based family coal-mining firm, founded by John Fletcher and joined by Liverpool entrepreneur Abraham Burrows as a partner in the 1870s; sank Chanters, Gibfield and Howe Bridge collieries among others in the town.
| Also recorded as | John Fletcher and Others (the family firm's name before Abraham Burrows became a partner in 1872) |
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Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Chanters Colliery | Greater Manchester | 1850–1947 |
| Gibfield Colliery | Greater Manchester | 1829–1947 |
| Howe Bridge Colliery | Greater Manchester | 1845–1929 |
| Lovers Lane Colliery | Greater Manchester | ?–1898 |
Record created: 2 September 2026 · Last researched: 2 September 2026