Tyne and Wear HER(1114): Earsdon Colliery, Church Pit

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"Earsdon Colliery, Church Pit was part of Backworth Colliery, opened in 1838, closed in 1846, reopened in 1893 and closed again in 1933. Since then some of the buildings have continued in use for both light industrial use and agricultural purposes. A number of 20th century colliery buildings survive, including the pithead baths of 1926, sub-station and office buildings...."
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Link: http://www.twsitelines.info/SMR/1114
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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