Winding Gear Collection

England, Northumberland, Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum. Pit Head Winding Gear at the Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum near Ashington - Once a former coal pit

Frickley Colliery, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, 1965. Artist: Michael Walters
Frickley Colliery, South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, 1965. With its shaft sunk in 1905, Frickley Colliery in the village of South Elmsall, West Yorkshire

A Welsh coal mine (litho)
3622182 A Welsh coal mine (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Welsh coal mine)

The Page Bank Colliery-pit on Fire, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Page Bank Colliery-pit on Fire, 1858. Industrial accident near Durham. The fire is supposed to have originated by a spark from the furnace failing into the shaft...An attempt was made by two of

Mode of Raising the Great Bell, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Mode of Raising the Great Bell, 1858. Big Ben being installed in the bell tower of the Palace of Westminster in London. In giving some idea of the process of raising the great bell it is necessary to

Paper Hair-cord Maker, c1802. Creator: Hokusai
Paper Hair-cord Maker, c1802

Candle Holder, c. 1936. Creator: Gerald Bernhardt
Candle Holder, c. 1936

The International Exhibition: Fowler's patent engine and windlass for steam-ploughing, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Fowler's patent engine and windlass for steam-ploughing, 1862. Steam engine to power agricultural machinery. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

Capstan house, Hendra Farm, Pelynt, Cornwall. 1967
A view of the capstan house at the farm, with an octagonal slate roof and wooden doors. Photographer: Charles Woolf

Rossington Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist: Michael Walters
Rossington Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1964. The main pit head and winding gear at Rossington Colliery. The original owners of the colliery were the Rossington Main Colliery Ltd which was

Coal - Wales - Penallta Colliery at Hengoed - 23rd June 1970

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

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Headstocks and Powerhouse at the site of the former Clipstone Colliery, which finally closed in April 2003. The structures are Grade II listed, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, 2021

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Headstocks and Powerhouse at the site of the former Clipstone Colliery, which finally closed in April 2003. The structures are Grade II listed, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, 2021

Clipstone Colliery 35050_012
Headstocks and Powerhouse at the site of the former Clipstone Colliery, which finally closed in April 2003. The structures are Grade II listed, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, 2021

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Snibston Colliery, Leicestershire, 2021

Snibston Colliery 35007_018
Winding gear and creeper system at Snibston Colliery, Leicestershire, 2021

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Woodhorn Colliery Museum, Northumberland, 2016. Showing the Blacksmiths Workshop and Joiners shop. NZ2888

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Woodhorn Colliery Museum, Northumberland, 2016. NZ2888

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

Cross-section of the workings of an English coal mine (litho)
6014400 Cross-section of the workings of an English coal mine (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cross-section of the workings of an English coal mine)

A colliery - early morning (colour litho)
3622168 A colliery - early morning (colour litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A colliery - early morning)

A typical Black Country scene of the 1920s

Coal - Miners - General mining shot showing a miner with the winding gear in the background c.1992

Christmas - Father Christmas arrives at Big Pit, Blaenavon, where he will be in his grotto underground each weekend until Christmas - Father Christmas has an extra grotto this Christmas

David Lloyd George pictured during a visit to the colliery at Mountain Ash - 10th May 1934

Imprimerie en Taille Douce, Developpement de la Presse: pl. II, 1771 / 1779
Imprimerie en Taille Douce, Developpement de la Presse: pl. II, 1771/1779. [Engraving works: development of the printing press]

Fisherman Carrying a Sail, 1907. Creator: Joseph Edward Southall
Fisherman Carrying a Sail, 1907

The Atlantic Telegraph, [1866]. Creator: Robert Charles Dudley
The Atlantic Telegraph, [1866]

Della Trasportatione dell Obelisco Vaticano et delle Fabriche di Nostro Signore Papa Sisto V fatte dal Cavallier Domenico Fontana Architetto di sua Santita Libro Primo, 1590

Getting Out One of the Large Buoys for Launching, August 2nd, 1865, 1865

Deck of the Great Eastern, the Cable Trough, etc. 1866, 1865-66

Le Chevet de Notre-Dame, Le Matin, 1903. Creator: Unknown
Le Chevet de Notre-Dame, Le Matin, 1903. The Point of Notre-Dame, Morning. Man winding a winch on the River Seine, Paris. From " La Revue De L Art Ancien et Moderne" - Volume XIV

On Thorpe Beach, 1887. Creator: Arthur Evershed
On Thorpe Beach, 1887. Winding gear and sailing boat pulled up on the sand

On Thorpe Beach, 1888. Creator: Arthur Evershed
On Thorpe Beach, 1888. Rowing boat and lobster pots with winding gear

A Colliery Winding Engine, c1864-1930. Artist: Anna Lea Merritt
A Colliery Winding Engine, c1864-1930

The downcast headgear at Clipstone Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1963. The original shafts of Clipstone Colliery in Mansfield were sunk in 1922 to give access to the top hard seam

The headgear at Clipstone Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
The headgear at Clipstone Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1963. The original shafts of Clipstone Colliery in Mansfield were sunk in 1922 to give access to the top hard seam

Pit ponies, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist: Michael Walters
Pit ponies, South Yorkshire, 1967. In 1913 there were 70, 000 pit ponies at work in Britain, according to government statistics

The heapstead at Kadeby Colliery, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1956. The heapstead showing the top of the winding gear

The Big A, Hem Heath Colliery, Trentham, Staffordshire, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
The Big A, Hem Heath Colliery, Trentham, Staffordshire, 1960. A view of the headgear of no 2 shaft, known as the Big A due to its distinctive shape

Lea Hall Colliery, Rugeley, Staffordshire, 1961. Artist: Michael Walters
Lea Hall Colliery, Rugeley, Staffordshire, 1961. Lea Hall Colliery was sunk in 1954 and full production began in 1960. The mine was highly productive

The main fan drift at Rossington Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1966. Artist
The main fan drift at Rossington Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1966. The main fan drift at Rossington Colliery, photographed from the north during re-furbishments in 1966

Installing a cage at Hickleton Main pit, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist
Installing a cage at Hickleton Main pit, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, 1961. During the drive to improve the pits in the South Yorkshire area during the 1950s and 1960s

The new headgear at Kilnhurst colliery, South Yorkshire, 1957. Artist: Michael Walters
The new headgear at Kilnhurst Colliery, South Yorkshire, 1957. The new headgear under construction at Kilnhurst Colliery near Rotherham

Markham Main Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters
Markham Main Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1956. This photograph shows the upcast ascent gear at Markham main colliery in Armthorpe, near Doncaster, during refurbishment work in 1956

A view of Horden Colliery, County Durham, 1964. Artist: Michael Walters
A view of Horden Colliery, County Durham, 1964. Horden opened in 1900 and worked for just 84 years, closing just after the miners returned to work after their year long strike

De Beers diamond mine, South Africa, c1890. From a series of lantern slides on the South African diamond and gold mines

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"Winding Gear: A Glimpse into England's Mining History" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of coal mining with a visit to the Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum in Northumberland, England. This immersive experience allows you to witness the impressive winding gear that played a crucial role in extracting this valuable resource. As you wander through the museum, you'll come across a lithograph showcasing a Welsh coal mine, reminding us of the widespread influence of this industry. The headgear at Clipstone Colliery in Nottinghamshire, beautifully captured by artist Michael Walters in 1963, stands tall as an iconic symbol of hard work and determination. Venturing further south, Capstan house at Hendra Farm in Pelynt, Cornwall takes us on a journey to another era. Dating back to 1967, it serves as a poignant reminder of Cornwall's rich mining heritage. Moving westward to Frickley Colliery in South Elmsall, West Yorkshire - another masterpiece by Michael Walters from 1965 captures the essence of industrial prowess. The towering structure represents not only physical strength but also highlights the resilience and unity within these communities. Rossington Colliery located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire is immortalized through Michael Walter's lens from 1964. It showcases how these collieries were integral parts of their respective regions' identities while providing employment for countless individuals. At Clipstone Colliery itself lies an array of captivating images that depict its significance throughout history. From photographs like "Clipstone Colliery 35050_020" and "Clipstone Colliery 35050_013, " we get glimpses into daily life underground – where miners faced both challenges and camaraderie. Snibston Colliery adds yet another layer to our understanding with photos such as "Snibston Colliery 35007_012" and "Snibston Colliery 35007_018.