Coal Mining Collection (page 8)

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

Jimmy Weatherby (left) and Alan Nelson unload equipment salvaged from Elemore Colliery, January 1974

Ellington Processing Plant which was threatening pits as it stockpiled coal. August 1993

Miner Jack Buxton, made redundant after 47 years on the closure of Burradon Colliery, November 1975

A miner at the entrance to Ellington Colliery with the Big E pit visible in the background

Pitmen Gerald Hargraves and John Smith mining the hard way at Wrytree Colliery in November 1980

Winding gear at the closed Byermoor Colliery site. February 1968

Miners (left to right) Eric Jones, Laurie Dixon, Ray Johnson and colleagues celebrate reaching Dawdons million tonne coal target just before the end of the financial year, March 1982

Lights go out in the Ellington Colliery lamp room as the pit closes in February 1994

Nine centimetre bucket filling 110 tonne haul unit with black coal at Ravensworth mine West Hunter Valley in New South Wales Australia

Modern Coal Handling and Storage Facility port of Gladstone australia industry

Coal storage and handling facility in Newcastle New South Wales Australia

A Pit Pony October 1997. Dobbin the pit pony

Wearmouth Colliery silhouetted against the night sky

Miners at Easington Colliery, County Durham celebrating the production of their millionth tonne of coal for the quickest time in six years

Pit gear at Bomarsund Colliery, October 1965

Miner Wilfey Moralee who was the last man off the shift at Vane Tempest Colliery on its closure in October 1992

Coal train at Westoe Colliery South Shields, January 1972

The demolition of Wearmouth Colliery in October 1994

Murton Colliery produced its millionth tonne of the financial year in record time, beating the previous best by three weeks. January 1988

Miners leave the cage for the last time at Murton Colliery, November 1991

Harraton Colliery, December 1946

Eppleton Colliery in June 1952

Crowds watch the demolition of Westoe Colliery, South Shields in April 1994

Washington Colliery, County Durham, Britains oldest pit when it closed in 1968. It was due to become the centre of a pleasure park when this picture was taken in January 1971

A 1949 picture of the headgear and winding house at Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland

Shilbottle Colliery in March 1977

A miner walks home from Ellington Colliery in February 1994

Langley pit lads in September, 1943

Eighteen year old John Hewetson formerly of St Bees school in Cumberland pictured after arriving at the miners training centre at Swinton, Lancashire during the Second World War January 1944

Ashton Collierys new bath opened. October 1952 P005142

A Miner at work with helmet and head lamp. January 1985 P005131

The fire and rescue team practicing to revive a miner overpowered at the coal face. 18th July 1937

Coal miners cast their votes during the election. October 1977 P005132

Coke queue Manchester. Pram loads of coke leaving Gaythorne Gasworks this morning. December 1950 P009433

A miner looks over the fence toward the Gorkie Colliery during the miners strike in World War Two. The flagstaff at the top of the pithead is now bare

One of the underground men at work around Barnsley is Charles Greaves of Sciessitt in the Marjery Wood Colliery by the Aid of candlelight, too ! April 1947 P009830

Welsh miners on strike drew their last full weeks pay at Nine Mile Point Colliery in Monmouthshire, Wales. March 1944 P012055

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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.