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1812
In Northern England:
- On 25th May 1812 over 90 miners were killed by a violent explosion at Felling Colliery, heard from as far away as Sunderland.
- May 1812: Newcastle's Corn Market moved from Pilgrim street to the Groat Market / Bigg Market.
- 1812: completion of the new Moot Hall law courts on Castle Garth, Newcastle.
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001048:Felling Colliery plans Gateshead 1812
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Felling Colliery (1779 - 1931)
- Also known as Brandling Main, Felling Colliery was one of the oldest coal mines in the region - dating back to 1779. There was a disaster at the colliery on …
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Moot Hall
- Overview About Moot Hall Map Street View Moot Hall on Castle Garth in Newcastle was built between 1810 and 1812, designed by John Stokoe, as Northumberland County Court and Prisons. …
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Isel Bridge
- Isel Bridge is a road bridge over the River Derwent near St Michael's Church in Isel, Cumbria. The bridge, with 3 segmental arches, was built in 1812, replacing an earlier …
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Gibside Chapel
- Overview Map Street View The mausoleum chapel at the south end of the 'Grand Walk' at Gibside was built following the death of George Bowes, owner of the estate, in 1760. …
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001048:Felling Colliery plans Gateshead 1812
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