Bunker, Westoe Colliery, South Shields, Tyne and Wear

Originally an auxiliary shaft to the nearby St Hilda Colliery, Westoe became a separate colliery in 1940 when St Hilda's closed. It was further extended in 1957. Here the surface workings at the top of the shaft are pictured.

Location

Tyne and Wear South Shields

Period

1990s (1990 - 1999)

Tags

colliery mining work industry miner machinery winding 1990s (1990 - 1999)