 Just to the south of Bradley was the Gospel Oak colliery, and a branch to this had been authorised by the 1783 Act, but work did not start until 1791, and the intention to build some locks at the far end was abandoned when it was decided to build the Bradley Hall Extension instead.This was not specifically authorised by the enabling Act, but was covered by the general powers that the Act contained.Following lengthy discussion, the decision to proceed was made in November 1794.