Opened 1904, Closed 1972. Originally sunk by the Washington Coal Company, The Wagon way that ran past this mine probably operated over 100 years before the company decided to open a mine here. Compare to how it once looked https://www.aditnow.co.uk/Photo/Glebe-Colliery_79367/ The massive winding engine house is now tree area, along with some distinctive buildings. Today only the former stores building survives which is now boxing club and new building attached. he picture above
This photograph is by lyons and was uploaded November 24th 2018. © lyons please do not copy or distribute without prior express permission.
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