Woodhorn (museum) - Wikipedia
WEBThe museum depicts the lives of coal mine workers and features original buildings and equipment from the former colliery, including the two headframes, a winding house, other engine houses, a steam winding engine, stables, a building with ventilation equipment, a blacksmith and joiners shop, and the office. Several buildings contain original ...
Woodhorn Museum - Museums Northumberland
WEBEnjoy our excellent facilities, cutting-edge arts and cultural exhibits and a fun-filled events programme. Located in what was once the largest pit village in the world, the former colliery is now home to our popular visitor attraction, welcoming thousands of people each year.
Woodhall Colliery | Pencaitland and Ormiston - Urbansea
WEBJul 3, 2012 · Woodhall Colliery was the only pit owned by the Woodhall Coal Company. Sunk in 1903, it was designed to produce coal for 20 years but favourable geological conditions allowed it to continue until 1944.
WOODHORN MUSEUM (2024) All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ... - Tripadvisor
WEBWoodhorn brings to life Northumberland’s proud mining heritage, alongside an ever-changing contemporary arts and event programme – making it a fun and cultural day out. The museum is proud to house the Ashington Group Collection of artworks – commonly known as the ‘Pitmen Painters’.
Woodhorn Museum | Co-Curate - Newcastle University
WEBWoodhorn Museum and Northumberland Archives is located in Ashington and based on the site of the former Woodhorn Colliery (1884-1981). The museum retains many of the original buildings and equipment from the colliery, and aims to depict the lives of coal mine workers and their community.
About the Museum - Museums Northumberland
WEBWoodhorn brings to life Northumberland’s proud mining heritage, alongside an ever-changing contemporary arts and event programme – making it a fun and cultural day out. Did you know that at its peak, over 2,000 people worked underground at the site? A whopping 600,000 tonnes of coal was mined from the pit each year.
Pencaitland and Ormiston @ Urbansea
WEBWoodhall Colliery was the only pit owned by the Woodhall Coal Company. Sunk in 1903, it was...
Woodhorn (Mining) Museum - The Durham Cow
WEBWhat you get is a rare example of a pit which has retained its major buildings, including offices and stables, and much of the machinery. In the new Cutter Building you’ll find reception, a gift shop, the Winding House Cafe and a compelling ‘Coal Town’ exhibition.
Pencaitland Pit - RAILSCOT
WEBPencaitland Pit (1903-1944) Where: East Lothian, Scotland Served by the Gifford and Garvald Light Railway. Description. This colliery was west of Pencaitland station and village. It was opened by the Woodhall Coal Company and was also known as Woodhall Colliery or Tyneholm Colliery.
Cunningham Ch. 12 - Scottish Mining Website
WEBThe Woodhall Coal Company, Limited, operates on the minerals near the village of Pencaitland. The latest houses erected for the officials and miners, by Mr Reid of Tynholme, are of the three and four room type.
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