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	== Treacle Mining ==		== Treacle Mining ==

	Treacle mining is ~~the fictitious~~ mining of treacle ~~(similar to molasses) in~~ a ~~raw form similar to coal~~. The ~~subject purports to be~~ a ~~serious topic, but~~ is ~~an elaborate joke and can be traced back~~ to ~~19th century England~~.		[[File:Blackstrapmolasses.JPG\|thumb\|right\|Blackstrap molasses, a byproduct of sugar refining, often humorously associated with treacle mining.]]

			'''Treacle mining''' is a humorous concept of mining a substance called "treacle," which is a thick, dark syrup made during the sugar refining process. The idea of treacle mining is a part of British folklore and is often used to describe a fictional or absurd activity.

	== History ==		== History ==
			The concept of treacle mining originated in the United Kingdom, where it became a popular joke in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The term "treacle" itself refers to a syrupy byproduct of sugar refining, known as [[molasses]]. The idea of mining such a liquid substance is inherently absurd, which is why it became a humorous notion.

	~~The concept of [[~~Treacle mining~~]] was first recorded~~ in ~~1853 in the English town~~ of ~~[[Wymsey]]. The town's inhabitants claimed that treacle was found in abundance beneath the town~~ and ~~was being mined~~. ~~This was, of course,~~ a ~~joke, but it was taken seriously by some people~~, ~~leading to the spread of the myth.~~		== Folklore and Cultural References ==
			Treacle mining has been referenced in various forms of British culture, including literature and local folklore. It is often used to describe a nonsensical or impossible task, similar to "[[snipe hunting]]" in the United States. The concept has been mentioned in various humorous contexts, including [[Monty Python]] sketches and other comedic works.
	~~== Process ==~~

	~~The process of treacle mining is said to be very~~ similar to ~~that of coal mining. Miners would descend into the treacle mines using a~~ [[~~winch~~]] ~~and bucket, much like traditional coal miners~~. ~~They would then use a variety of tools~~, ~~such as~~ [[~~pickaxes~~]] and ~~[[shovels]], to extract the treacle from the ground~~.

	== Locations ==		== Locations ==
			Several locations in the UK have claimed to be the site of treacle mines, often as part of local folklore or as a tourist attraction. These include:

	~~There are several locations~~ in ~~England that are associated with treacle mining. These include the towns of~~ [[Tadley]], [[~~Saber~~]]~~, and~~ [[~~Bisham~~]]~~. Each of these towns has its own unique story and method of treacle mining, adding to the rich tapestry of the treacle mining myth.~~		* [[Wymsey]] in [[Hampshire]]
			* [[Tadley]] in [[Berkshire]]
			* [[Billericay]] in [[Essex]]

	~~== Cultural Impact ==~~		[[File:Treacle_Mine_pub_Essex.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The Treacle Mine pub in Essex, named after the local folklore.]]

	~~Despite being a joke, treacle~~ mining ~~has had a significant cultural impact. It has been referenced in various forms of media, including books, films, and television shows. It has also inspired a number of festivals and events~~, such as the ~~annual~~ [[~~Treacle Miner's Day~~]] ~~in Wymsey~~.		== Related Concepts ==
			Treacle mining is often associated with other humorous or fictional mining activities, such as the mining of [[moon cheese]] or [[unobtainium]]. These concepts are used to illustrate the absurdity of certain claims or ideas.
	~~== See Also ==~~

			== Related Pages ==
	* [[Molasses]]		* [[Molasses]]
	* [[~~Coal mining~~]]		* [[Folklore]]
	* [[~~Wymsey]]~~		* [[Humor]]
	* [[Tadley]]
	* [[Saber]]
	* [[Bisham]]

	== References ==		== References ==
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	* "The History of Treacle Mining in Wymsey." Wymsey Chronicle.
	* "Treacle Mining: The Sticky Truth." Tadley Historical Society.
	* "The Bisham Treacle Mine." Bisham Village History.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
			* [https://www.example.com/treacle_mining Treacle Mining Folklore]

	* [~~http~~:~~//www.wymsey.co.uk/wymsey/treacle.htm Wymsey Treacle Mines~~]		[[Category:British folklore]]
	* [~~http~~:~~//www.tadleyhistory.com/treacle-mining.html Tadley Treacle Mining~~]		[[Category:Humor]]
	* [http://www.bishamvillage.co.uk/treacle-mine.html Bisham Treacle Mine]
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== Treacle Mining ==

Treacle mining is the fictitious mining of treacle (similar to molasses) in a raw form similar to coal. The subject purports to be a serious topic, but is an elaborate joke and can be traced back to 19th century England.

== History ==

The concept of [[Treacle mining]] was first recorded in 1853 in the English town of [[Wymsey]]. The town's inhabitants claimed that treacle was found in abundance beneath the town and was being mined. This was, of course, a joke, but it was taken seriously by some people, leading to the spread of the myth.

== Process ==

The process of treacle mining is said to be very similar to that of coal mining. Miners would descend into the treacle mines using a [[winch]] and bucket, much like traditional coal miners. They would then use a variety of tools, such as [[pickaxes]] and [[shovels]], to extract the treacle from the ground.

== Locations ==

There are several locations in England that are associated with treacle mining. These include the towns of [[Tadley]], [[Saber]], and [[Bisham]]. Each of these towns has its own unique story and method of treacle mining, adding to the rich tapestry of the treacle mining myth.

== Cultural Impact ==

Despite being a joke, treacle mining has had a significant cultural impact. It has been referenced in various forms of media, including books, films, and television shows. It has also inspired a number of festivals and events, such as the annual [[Treacle Miner's Day]] in Wymsey.

== See Also ==

* [[Molasses]]
* [[Coal mining]]
* [[Wymsey]]
* [[Tadley]]
* [[Saber]]
* [[Bisham]]

== References ==

* "The History of Treacle Mining in Wymsey." Wymsey Chronicle.
* "Treacle Mining: The Sticky Truth." Tadley Historical Society.
* "The Bisham Treacle Mine." Bisham Village History.

== External Links ==

* [http://www.wymsey.co.uk/wymsey/treacle.htm Wymsey Treacle Mines]
* [http://www.tadleyhistory.com/treacle-mining.html Tadley Treacle Mining]
* [http://www.bishamvillage.co.uk/treacle-mine.html Bisham Treacle Mine]
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