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An absorption tower being transported by road, Dukenfield, Manchester, 1962. ArtistAn absorption tower being transported by road, Dukinfield, Manchester, 1962. A man and his granddaughter look on as a giant 85 foot absorption tower slowly makes its way through the streets on a
Comunications, a miner from Bevercotes Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1967. A miner talks on the on the underground telephone
The Big A, Hem Heath Colliery, Trentham, Staffordshire, 1960. Artist: Michael WaltersThe 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 WaltersLea Hall Colliery, Rugeley, Staffordshire, 1961. Lea Hall Colliery was sunk in 1954 and full production began in 1960. The mine was highly productive
Killoch Colliery, Ayrshire, Scotland, 1960. Artist: Michael WaltersKilloch Colliery, Ayrshire, Scotland, 1960. Two miners look towards the new winding tower at Killoch Colliery in Ayrshire
After the fight, the Horden Colliery training Gym, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, 1964. A boxer receiving a post-fight massage
The boxer, a Sunderland miner, 1964. Artist: Michael WaltersThe boxer, a Sunderland miner, 1964. The boxer in this photograph taken for the Notional Coal Board was a miner from Horden Colliery, just south of Sunderland
Miners socialising at the miners welfare club, Horden Colliery, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, 1964. Miners old and young playing dominoes
Miner at a fairground, Conisbrough, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1955. ArtistMiner at a fairground, Conisbrough, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1955. A miner from a South Yorkshire town on a visit to the Good Friday Fair at Conisbrough, near Doncaster
The main fan drift at Rossington Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1966. ArtistThe 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
Terraced miners housing, Denaby Main, South Yorkshire, mid 1960s. These houses were typical of the type of affordable housing constructed for the workforce
Newly installed conveyor sytem at Hickleton Main pit, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, 1961. The conveyor sytem at Hickleton Main before the belt was fitted in July of 1961
Installing a cage at Hickleton Main pit, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, 1961. ArtistInstalling 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
Heavy lifting gear at Hickleton Main pit, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, 1961. ArtistHeavy lifting gear at Hickleton Main pit, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, 1961. A Coles Crane operated by Mobile Lifting Services was brought in to lift heavy girders during the refurbishment work
Clear beer at the miners welfare, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. A man checks the clarity of his beer at the Swinton miners welfare
NUM official selling Coal magazine, South Yorkshire, 1959. Artist: Michael WaltersNUM official selling Coal magazine, South Yorkshire, 1959. Mr Les Sunders selling copies of the magazine to NUM and NACODS members on their way to Thurcroft colliery near Rotherham
Modernisation to Silverwood Colliery, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1955. Modernisation work to Silverwood Colliery took place during 1955 to cater for the increasing demand for coal
The new headgear at Kilnhurst colliery, South Yorkshire, 1957. Artist: Michael WaltersThe new headgear at Kilnhurst Colliery, South Yorkshire, 1957. The new headgear under construction at Kilnhurst Colliery near Rotherham
Typical mining town terrace, Queen Street, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1957. ArtistTypical mining town terrace, Queen Street, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1957. Photographed prior to demolition, this was typical of the type of terraced housing which existed in the area
Miners working in Mitchell Main Colliery near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1956. ArtistMiners working in Mitchell Main Colliery near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1956. During a dispute in 1893, it was rumored that strike breakers were working inside the mine after a pit lock out
Markham Main Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael WaltersMarkham 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
Civil engineers at Silverwood Colliery, South Yorkshire, 1954. Artist: Michael WaltersCivil engineers at Silverwood Colliery, South Yorkshire, 1954. Civil engineers excavating a pit during the refurbishment of Silverwood Colliery in December of 1954
Silverwood Colliery modernisation, South Yorkshire, 1955. Artist: Michael WaltersSilverwood Colliery modernisation, South Yorkshire, 1955. Modernisation work to Silverwood Colliery took place during 1955 to cater for the increasing demand for coal
Interior of the Ferryboat Inn, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael WaltersInterior of the Ferryboat Inn, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1956. The Ferryboat Inn in Mexborough has a long history, some believing it to date back to the 15th century
A view of Horden Colliery, County Durham, 1964. Artist: Michael WaltersA 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
A street scene in Middlesborough, Teesside, 1964. Artist: Michael WaltersA street scene in Middlesborough, Teesside, 1964. A street scene in Middlesbrough showing children talking. The street is typical terraced pit housing
Children marching with home made bugles, Middlesborough, Teesside, 1964. The photograph was taken for the National Coal Board for use in their Coal Quarterly magazine
Austin 504 tractor unit belonging to the National Coal Board (NCB), 1963. ArtistAustin 504 tractor unit belonging to the National Coal Board (NCB), 1963. The lorry (registration no 308 JUP) operated from the NCB Central Stores at Philadelphia, County Durham and is a 1958 model
Overview of the rail yard at Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. The colliery, the buildings of which can be seen in the background, opened in 1927 but closed in 1994
Steam loco no 65794 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. ArtistSteam loco no 65794 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963
Steam loco no 65811 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. ArtistSteam loco no 65811 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. The driver looks out from the footplate. The locomotive bears the livery of the British Railways Company
Final adjustments to a rail truck hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. The colliery opened in 1927 and eventually closed in 1994
Rail trucks loaded with coal leaving Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. ArtistRail trucks loaded with coal leaving Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. A common sight during the 1960s and 1970s was to see rail trucks loaded with coal
A rail truck being loaded with coal, Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. ArtistA rail truck being loaded with coal, Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. The rail system was vital to the coal industry to distribute its product
Excavations at Rossington Colliery near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1963. ArtistExcavations at Rossington Colliery near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1963. Civil engineers from Norwest Construction at work. The men are without any protective headgear or safety equipment
Modernisation of the South Yorkshire coalfields, Cadeby Colliery, near Doncaster, 1955. Civil engineers make preparations for a concrete pour on the site of the new heapstead at Cadeby Colliery
Visit to a Durham Pit, 1936 (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York visiting a Durham colliery on 29 July 1936, wearing regulation overalls and scarves
A royal miner, c1930s (1936). The Prince of Wales prepares to descend Cumner pit, Cardiff. From Edward The Eighth - Our King, by A.V. Groom. [Allied Newspapers Limited, London, 1936]
The Prince of Wales visiting a miners cottage in the Northeast of England, 1929 (1936). The Prince during a tour of the mining districts of Durham and Northumberland
Featherstone riots: the soldiers firing on the people, 1893 (1906). Artist: Arthur SalmonFeatherstone riots: the soldiers firing on the people, 1893 (1906). Two miners from the Yorkshire town were killed when troops opened fire during a strike
Cabin in a coal pit. Stereoscopic card detail
Work girls at the Wigan Collieries, late 19th century. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol IX
Soldiers convoying coal carts during the strike, Sheffield, c1920. Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)
A coal mine lockout, South Wales, 1875. Mine workers negotiate the setting of accounts and the granting of leave to pick coal on the tips. From The Illustrated London News (20 February 1875)
Bradley coal mine, near Bilston, 1886. From Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, volume I, by Charles Tomlinson
Opening of the London Coal Exchange, Royal Procession, Custom-House Quay, London, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)
The pawn office at Merthyr-Tydfil, Wales, 1875. Mining families pawn possessions during the lock-out in South Wales. A print from The Illustrated London News, (20 February 1875)
Fete in celebration of winning the coal on the Rhondda branch of the Taff Vale railway, 1851Fete in celebration of winning the coal on the Rhondda branch of the Taff Vale railway, Wales, 1851. A print from the Illustrated London News, (23 August 1851)
