Coal Mining Collection (page 7)

Ince Collieries (engraving)
1627556 Ince Collieries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ince Collieries. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 November 1893)

The Collieries Strikes and Riots (litho)
1627411 The Collieries Strikes and Riots (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Collieries Strikes and Riots)

The Collieries Strike in South Wales (engraving)
1627385 The Collieries Strike in South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Collieries Strike in South Wales)

Pits and Pitmen (engraving)
1052375 Pits and Pitmen (engraving) by Ridley, Matthew White (1837-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pits and Pitmen)

Down a Coal Mine during the Lock-Out in South Wales (engraving)
1053426 Down a Coal Mine during the Lock-Out in South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Down a Coal Mine during the Lock-Out in South Wales)

The Princess Beatrice down a Coal Mine (engraving)
1046593 The Princess Beatrice down a Coal Mine (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princess Beatrice down a Coal Mine)

The Employment of Women at Pit Mouths, Breakfast Time (engraving)
1061954 The Employment of Women at Pit Mouths, Breakfast Time (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Employment of Women at Pit Mouths, Breakfast Time)

Work at a Coal Mine, I (engraving)
1059871 Work at a Coal Mine, I (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Work at a Coal Mine, I)

The Strike in South Wales, gathering Shindles for Fuel (engraving)
1105176 The Strike in South Wales, gathering Shindles for Fuel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strike in South Wales, gathering Shindles for Fuel)

Astleys Colliery, Dukinfield, the Scene of the Recent Fatal Explosion (engraving)
1099226 Astleys Colliery, Dukinfield, the Scene of the Recent Fatal Explosion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astleys Colliery, Dukinfield)

The Strike of Colliers in Durham (engraving)
1102893 The Strike of Colliers in Durham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strike of Colliers in Durham)

Members of the Russian delegation paid a visit to a colliery during their visit to South Wales. Seen here with Welsh students and colliery officials. 18th November 1942

Harnessing this pony at Ashington Colliery are some of the boys who are being trained under a newly instituted scheme. 17th June 1941

An instructor at the Government pit school showing Bevin Boys how to follow a seam of coal in Morrison Old Pit, Annefield Plain. 30th December 1943

The winter of 1946 - 1947 Coal being loaded from the pit tubs onto waiting empty lorries at the Cannock and Leacroft Colliery at Cannock

Miners coming off shift at Hamstead Colliery, West Bromwich to the news that the mine is to close in 1965. 22nd January 1962

A typical Black Country scene of the 1920s

Fishburn Colliery, affected by strikes. 1972

Woodhorn Colliery, Ashington. 2nd March 1951

A miner returns his lamp to the lamp room for the final time as the last shift at Cotgrave pit clocks off. Circa 1992

Mr Joe Gormley (left) with George Rees, Vice President of South Wales Area National Union of Miners at the Lady Windsor Colliery, Ynysybwl, Wales 21st January 1975

Deep Pit colliery, east Bristol, closed in 1935. Circa 1900

The rescue team at Hanham Colliery, Gloucestershire before the end of World War 1

Unemployed South Wales Miners seen here in Reading during their hunger march from the Rhondda Valley to London to protest against the Ministry of Health who were limiting relief notes to unemployed

Unemployed South Wales Miners seen here in Reading during their hunger march from the Rhondda Valley to London to protest against the Ministry of Health who were limiting relief notes to unemployed

Seaham Harbour Colliery where work is being resumed after a stoppage in October. 20th January 1931

Morrison Busty Colliery 24th February 1971

1972 Miners Strike. Ash bin at the back of a terrace overlooking the Monmouthshire Valley, at Newbridge, Monmouthshire. Taken to help illustrate the 1972 Miners Strike, 19th January 1972

Jim Dunsmuir, Coal miner at Barony Colliery, 24th February 1989. It is his birthday today, but the Barony miner has nothing to celebrate

Father Christmas arrives at Big Pit, Blaenavon, Torfaen, South Wales, 4th December 1986. Where he will be in his underground grotto every weekend until Christmas

Father Christmas meets Nitesh Patel 10 (left) and Hina Kian 9, 300 ft below ground at Big Pit, Blaenavon, Torfaen, South Wales, 4th December 1986

Coventry Telegrapher reporter Rob Carter talks to Mark McNulty 3000 feet underground. With them are (Left to Right) saefty engineer Geoff Webster, chocker Brian Godber

Prince Edward of Kent - The Duke and Duchess of Kent North East Royal Visits The Duchess of Kent visits Murton coal mine in County Durham 23 February 1978 - The Duchess going down to the coal face

Linton Colliery, Ashington with miners going down on the last shift before closure. September 1968

Pitman Wilf Barnes takes the last bag of coal from Burradon Colliery November 1975

The cramped conditions at Ellington Colliery, near the pits most productive face. Pressure had lowered the roof by nearly three feet, trapping equipment. October 1984

Mobile winders at North Delavel Colliery, September 1956

Giant winding wheels top the 200-foot high head gear at Bates Colliery, Blyth. 0

Ashington Colliery. Final shift comes to the surface, March 1988

Westoe Colliery silhouetted against the sky, October 1992

End of an era. Last shift comes to the surface at Ashington Colliery, March 1988

Harrington Colliery at Lowca on the Cumberland coast which was being threatened with closure

A man works a seam at Willington Colliery in about 1930

Bates Pit, Blyth, threatened with closure, February 1986

Pithead gear at Craghead Colliery, October 1963

Waiting for the cage. Miners about to start their shift at Lambton Colliery. Circa 1920

Demolition of Wearmouth Colliery, October 1994

Shilbottle Colliery in March 1952. The new system of much larger mine cars is shown in operation, whilst one of the old smaller tubs moves along the gantry in the background

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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.