Remember the Coal

Written by Alan Wood, presented by Alan Wood and John Snook Following their sell-out performances at venues in Yorkshire, Alan and John are pleased to bring their show to Blaenavon Workmen’s Hall, Thursday 27th March 2025 @ 7.30pm

Remember coal mining? Come and listen to the story of the mining industry, told in original songs, all written and performed in folk style by Alan Wood, one of Yorkshire’s finest singer/songwriters, supported with a spoken narrative by (Blaenavon born) John Snook. The show highlights the changes that took place in society throughout the period and, whilst it inevitably mentions the disasters and tragedies that accompanied coal mining, it also has lighter moments, and illustrates how mining influenced wider changes within industries and society in general.

“Using an effectively balanced combination of music and spoken narrative, Alan Wood and John Snook have created an evocative, moving and at times heart-breaking tribute to the Mining industry, skilfully sharing its story from conception to its tragic demise. The lilting and melodic Welsh accent of the narrator John and the haunting, powerful lyrics and music of Alan unify perfectly to create a very fitting, emotional eulogy for the forgotten mining communities of Britain whilst celebrating the bravery, uniqueness and camaraderie of the hard life the miners endured. Not to be missed! ‘Joanna’ ; Holmfirth Folk Festival, Written by Alan Wood, presented by Alan Wood and John Snook