Completely trashed, but interesting none the less.
Wardley Colliery was opened in 1855 but was closed in 1911 when it was replaced by Follonsby Colliery. After Nationalisation modernisation work began at Wardley the closed pit site was combined with the nearby Follonsby Collierys, Usworth Collierys. With the shafts being deepened, widened and rebuilt new winding engines installed. In 1957 a further modernisaton scheme was initiated to replace many of the surface buildings at Wardley including a new bath house, canteen, offices, medical center, locker rooms, lamp room etc.
The surviving buildings are mostly from this development and while completely trashed are a rare survivor of the mining industry of county Durham which now has very little left to show for years of mining history.
Photos:
Wardley Colliery was opened in 1855 but was closed in 1911 when it was replaced by Follonsby Colliery. After Nationalisation modernisation work began at Wardley the closed pit site was combined with the nearby Follonsby Collierys, Usworth Collierys. With the shafts being deepened, widened and rebuilt new winding engines installed. In 1957 a further modernisaton scheme was initiated to replace many of the surface buildings at Wardley including a new bath house, canteen, offices, medical center, locker rooms, lamp room etc.
The surviving buildings are mostly from this development and while completely trashed are a rare survivor of the mining industry of county Durham which now has very little left to show for years of mining history.
Photos:
Rear Approach Road
Entrance, Baths and medical center on the left, canteen and offices on the rignt.
Entrance and Pay Hall
Canteen Looking into the Kitchens
Hall by the medical center.
Medical Centre
The rest.
Entrance, Baths and medical center on the left, canteen and offices on the rignt.
Entrance and Pay Hall
Canteen Looking into the Kitchens
Hall by the medical center.
Medical Centre
The rest.
