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Waldridge Colliery (1831 - 1926)


In 1902 there were 488 people employed at Waldridge Colliery (354 working below ground, 134 on the surface).[1]

A waggonway, which was in service until 1955, took coal from Waldridge via Stella Gill sidings to the River Tyne for onward transport. 

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Waldridge Colliery
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Waldridge “A” Colliery
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Waldridge “D” Colliery - (Busty Pit)
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