Coal Mining Collection (page 3)

The last shift at Cotgrave Colliery, returns to the surface. Circa 1992

A miner below ground at Cotgrave Colliery for the final shift before the mine is closed. Circa 1992

Miners of the Bullclliffe Colliery near Wakefield seen here coming off shift. 30th July 1963

Miners at the Morrison Busty Colliery. 24th February 1971

Coal miners Phillip Jenkins (left) and Chris Lee seen here at the Taff Merthyr Colliery, South Wales. 23rd March 1983

Anger and frustration at Cardowan Colliery after Bert Wheeler of the Scottish Coal Board, officially announces that the loss making pit - 10 million per year - is to close, 13th May 1983

A miner working the coal face circa 1930s

Miners at Coventry Colliery seen here working at the coal face. 5th March 1987

Richard Budge (centre) in the cage at Ellington Colliery

Wearmouth Colliery at a standstill after closure in November 1993

Miners leaving the cage after a shift at the re-opened Lynemouth Colliery. February 1967

The twin shafts of Morrison Busty Colliery, Annfield Plain in February 1971

The demolition of the 60-year-old Rising Sun Colliery, Wallsend in 1974

Miners leave the pit as the final underground shift leaves Bates Colliery, Blyth, May 1986

East Hetton Colliery, County Durham in June 1983

Ponies and their handlers at Greenside Colliery in 1932. It was claimed that the ponies were kept in better conditions than many animals on the surface. 24th December 1932

Coal mines underground scenes at Norton Hill Colliery, Somerset. March 1946 P017668

Another coal mine at risk. Betws colliery manager Vince Rogers. August 1984 P017678

Safety lamp and meter for use in a coal mine. March 1979 P017735

Coal Mining Pit Ponies. March 1941 P017821

Coal Mines underground scenes. Norton Hill Colliery, Somerset. Ernest Knowles, 40 years a miner, heaving coal. March 1946 P017838

Coal Mining underground scenes at Hucknall Colliery in Nottinghamshire. May 1972 P017832

Beaming miners leaving Ravensworth Colliery near Birtley after a Saturday morning shift in January 1951

Miners from Hamsterley Colliery in County Durham give their pit ponies a bath. August 1943 P017817

Two men pushing a cart full of coal in a mine. July 1978 P018160

A five-man coal mine. No strikes or labour troubles at this mine. The new Speedwell level, the Forest of Dean. June 1945 P018156

Elsecar colliery, the property of Earl Fitzwilliam, 1793
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: arc06220 Detail from sectional plan, by Joshua Biram

A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Creator: Unknown
A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Man smoking a pipe, and a Blenkinsop steam locomotive at Middleton colliery near Leeds, West Yorkshire

Bilston Glen Colliery, Midlothian, Scotland, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
Bilston Glen Colliery, Midlothian, Scotland, 1960. Bilston Glen pit was sunk between 1952 and 1961. It was the scene of violent clashes between striking miners

Boxing training at Horden Colliery gym, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, 1964. Artist
Boxing training at Horden Colliery gym, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, 1964. Some youths get some training in the noble art at the training gym provided by the National Coal Board at Horden Colliery

Woman and a boy working in a coal mine, Bolton, Lancashire, 1848. A woman and boy underground in a coal mine moving a basket containing 3-4 cwt of coal

Whimsey, or engine drawing coal in the Staffordshire collieries, 1886. Machinery for extracting coal. Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining

Italy, Sardinia, Southwest Sardinia, Monteponi, Monteponi mining complex, dating back to 1324, winding gear

The Disastrous Colliery Explosion at Llanerch, Monmouthshire; General view of the Works... 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Disastrous Colliery Explosion at Llanerch, Monmouthshire; General view of the Works just after the explosion, 1890

Les "Roufions"(colour litho)
2779330 Les " Roufions" (colour litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les " Roufions". Striking miners in Northern France)

Demonstration at St Jamess Hall on behalf of Sufferers in the Coal Strike (engraving)
1627567 Demonstration at St Jamess Hall on behalf of Sufferers in the Coal Strike (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Miner, 1925 (oil on canvas)
1765997 The Miner, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Luks, George Benjamin (1867-1933); 153.1x128 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; American, out of copyright

The Widows of Courrieres, 1909. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
The Widows of Courrieres, 1909

KOORAGANG COAL TERMINAL NEWCASTLE
Coal Stockpile and reclaimer at Kooragang Coal Loader in to the Port of Newcastle, Monday, January 3, 2022. (aP Image/Darren Pateman)

Two Spouted Torch, c. 1942. Creator: William Frank
Two Spouted Torch, c. 1942

The Colliers Strike in South Wales, Tip Girls (engraving)
1052689 The Colliers Strike in South Wales, Tip Girls (engraving) by Bromley, William III (c.1815-c.1888) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colliers Strike in South Wales, Tip Girls)

Our Coal Supply, the Duke of Sutherlands New Florence Colliery, Staffordshire (engraving)
1053351 Our Coal Supply, the Duke of Sutherlands New Florence Colliery, Staffordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Coal Supply)

The Collieries Strike (engraving)
1627559 The Collieries Strike (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Collieries Strike)

The Prince of Wales at Shireoaks Coalmine, Notts, the Property of the Duke of Newcastle
1619883 The Prince of Wales at Shireoaks Coalmine, Notts, the Property of the Duke of Newcastle, the Shaft Engine-House (engraving) by English School

The Colliery Strikes, Distress in the Lancashire Colliery Districts (litho)
1627444 The Colliery Strikes, Distress in the Lancashire Colliery Districts (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colliery Strikes)

The Coal Strike in the North of France (engraving)
1063178 The Coal Strike in the North of France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coal Strike in the North of France)

The Great Colliery Strike in Durham (engraving)
1106648 The Great Colliery Strike in Durham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Colliery Strike in Durham)

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"Unearthing the Depths: A Glimpse into the World of Coal Mining" Step back in time to Lea Hall Colliery and Rugeley A Power Station, Staffordshire, 1963. Witness the relentless determination of a coal miner as he delves deep into the earth, braving darkness and danger to fuel a nation. In Tonypandy, Rhondda Valley, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe stands a solemn statue honoring these unsung heroes. Their unwavering spirit echoes through generations as they tirelessly worked at Ebbw Vale Colliery. Travel further back in time to Elsecar colliery in 1793 when sections of this mine were under Earl Fitzwilliam's ownership. The rich history embedded within its walls tells tales of resilience and sacrifice that shaped communities. Markham Main Colliery near Doncaster paints a vivid picture of life in South Yorkshire during 1961. Miners brave treacherous conditions underground while R Colin Snow coal merchants wagon stands proudly above ground at Barnburgh Colliery. The struggle for workers' rights comes alive with an evocative image from Wheatsheaf Colliery in Pendlebury during January 1912. Balloting for the coal strike captures the unity and strength among miners fighting for fair treatment. Safety takes center stage as Beamish Park hosts an Ambulance-Drill Demonstration for Coal-Miners in Durham. These drills ensure that every miner is prepared for any eventuality that may arise beneath their feet. Wath Main Colliery near Rotherham showcases both the grit and camaraderie shared by miners in South Yorkshire during 1956. Their sweat-soaked brows bear witness to their tireless efforts day after day. Experience a slice of mining life at The Colliery exhibit within Beamish Museum located in Stanley County Durham. Immerse yourself in authentic surroundings and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by these brave individuals.