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John Capstick

John CapstickJohn has worked at Backfield Quarry, now owned by Tarmac, for most of his working life and relates the changes he has seen over the years.


  • Backfield Quarry, to the right of Castle Cement, in the foreground in 2005. Chatburn village is in the distance.
  • Backfield Quarry with Bellmanpark Quarry and the A59 in the distance. 2005.
  • The Tarmac coating plants in 2005. The current plant is to the left and the now removed larger plant mentioned by John is to the right.
 


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