Photos of Whitehaven and Kells on the coastline of West Cumbria.
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KELLS 01A - Haig Pit
The winding gear and engine house at Haig Pit, Kells, Whitehaven, Cumbria.
Haig Pit, which opened in the early 20th century, ceased mining in 1986 with the loss of 3,500 jobs. It was the last deep coal mine in Cumbria. Explosions in 1922, 1927, 1931 and 1928 claimed a total of 83 lives.
An attempt to run a mining museum at the colliery failed, and the museum was sadly closed when this photograph was taken.
Haig Pit, which opened in the early 20th century, ceased mining in 1986 with the loss of 3,500 jobs. It was the last deep coal mine in Cumbria. Explosions in 1922, 1927, 1931 and 1928 claimed a total of 83 lives.
An attempt to run a mining museum at the colliery failed, and the museum was sadly closed when this photograph was taken.
KELLS 05A - King Pit
The site of King Pit, Kells, Whitehaven, Cumbria.
This shaft was sunk in 1790 and by 1793 had reached a depth of 160 fathoms, making it the deepest pit in the world at the time. Haig Pit can be seen in the distance.
This shaft was sunk in 1790 and by 1793 had reached a depth of 160 fathoms, making it the deepest pit in the world at the time. Haig Pit can be seen in the distance.
WHITEHAVEN 01A - Whitehaven Harbour
A view of Whitehaven Harbour from the Cumbria Coastal Way Footpath.
WHITEHAVEN 03A - Low tide, Whitehaven Harbour
Low tide, Whitehaven Harbour on the coast of West Cumbria.
To the right of the photo is the North Pier and lighthouse. To the left of the photo is the Old New Quay Lighthouse.
To the right of the photo is the North Pier and lighthouse. To the left of the photo is the Old New Quay Lighthouse.
WHITEHAVEN 06A - The Watchtower
The 1730 Watchtower and pier master's house on Old Quay, Whitehaven, Cumbria.
The plaque on the watchtower reads: 'WATCHTOWER AND OLD QUAY / ERECTED ABOUT 1730, THE WATCHTOWER / WAS USED FOR GENERAL SURVEILLANCE / OF SAILING VESSELS IN THE HARBOUR / THE OLD QUAY WAS THE PORT'S FIRST / PIER, OF LATE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY / FOUNDATION, WITH HISTORIC ASSOCIATIONS / INCLUDING THE JOHN PAUL JONES RAID / IN 1778 - THE LAST INVASION OF ENGLAND / WHITEHAVEN CIVIC SOCIETY 1971'
The plaque on the watchtower reads: 'WATCHTOWER AND OLD QUAY / ERECTED ABOUT 1730, THE WATCHTOWER / WAS USED FOR GENERAL SURVEILLANCE / OF SAILING VESSELS IN THE HARBOUR / THE OLD QUAY WAS THE PORT'S FIRST / PIER, OF LATE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY / FOUNDATION, WITH HISTORIC ASSOCIATIONS / INCLUDING THE JOHN PAUL JONES RAID / IN 1778 - THE LAST INVASION OF ENGLAND / WHITEHAVEN CIVIC SOCIETY 1971'
WHITEHAVEN 08A - Whitehaven West Lighthous
Whitehaven West Lighthouse, West Pier, Whitehaven, Cumbria.
There has been a lighthouse on West Pier since the pier was built in 1832. Extentions to the pier in 1839, led to the building of this new lighthouse.
There has been a lighthouse on West Pier since the pier was built in 1832. Extentions to the pier in 1839, led to the building of this new lighthouse.
WHITEHAVEN 12A - Wellington Pit
Wellington Pit, Whitehaven, Cumbria.
The Candlestick ventilation shaft can be seen in the distance.
The Candlestick ventilation shaft can be seen in the distance.
WHITEHAVEN 12B - Wellington Pit
The site of Wellington Pit at Whitehaven on the coast of West Cumbria.
Wellington was a very fiery pit and the scene of many accidents including a major disaster which claimed 132 lives of both men and boys in May 1910.
Wellington was a very fiery pit and the scene of many accidents including a major disaster which claimed 132 lives of both men and boys in May 1910.
WHITEHAVEN 13A - The Candlestick, Wellington Pit
The 'Candlestick' chimney overlooking Whitehaven Harbour in Cumbria.
The Candlestick was a ventillation shaft for Wellington Pit.
The Candlestick was a ventillation shaft for Wellington Pit.
WHITEHAVEN 13B - The Candlestick, Wellington Pit
The Candlestick overlooking Whitehaven Harbour in Cumbria.
WHITEHAVEN 14A - Wellington Pit Lodge
Wellington Pit Lodge overlooking the marina and the town of Whitehaven in Cumbria.
The white crennalated building is one of the few surface buildings left of Wellington Pit. The pits's twin shafts were sunk between 1840 and 1845. The building is now used be the coastguard.
The white crennalated building is one of the few surface buildings left of Wellington Pit. The pits's twin shafts were sunk between 1840 and 1845. The building is now used be the coastguard.
WHITEHAVEN 15A - Wellington Pit Memorial
Wellington Pit memorial, Whitehaven in Cumbria.
A memorial to the workers who lost their lives in Wellington Pit from 1840-1932. Wellington was a very fiery pit and the scene of many accidents including a major disaster which claimed 132 lives of both men and boys in May 1910.
A memorial to the workers who lost their lives in Wellington Pit from 1840-1932. Wellington was a very fiery pit and the scene of many accidents including a major disaster which claimed 132 lives of both men and boys in May 1910.
WHITEHAVEN 19A - The End of an Era
'The End of An Era', Whitehaven Harbour, Whitehaven, Cumbria.
An evocative coal mining sculpture by Colin Telfer of Maryport (2005).
Colin Telfer was an ex miner and his sculptures are made from a mixture of resin and iron ore dust from the Florence Mine at Egremont.
An evocative coal mining sculpture by Colin Telfer of Maryport (2005).
Colin Telfer was an ex miner and his sculptures are made from a mixture of resin and iron ore dust from the Florence Mine at Egremont.
WHITEHAVEN 19B - Whitehaven District Miners' Memorial
A memorial on a wall of Williamson Pit to the men, women and children who lost their lives in the Whitehaven District Collieries.
