The last three men to leave Loftus mine, (South drift), on 27th September, 1958:
Jack W. Cooke, Arthur (Numpey) Thompson, and William Adamson.
(Image courtesy of Keith Bowers)
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A quirky image by modern standards, but typical of the type of narrative image that occurred in early photography. Alfred Wither (left) blacksmith for Spawood and South Skelton Mines with his striker (right) and stable-hands, an indispensable part of the iron mining industry, they made and maintained just about every tool in use in the mine. Just who the well-dressed little boy is in the middle I do not know – can anyone tell me please?
A group of Ironstone Miners and their Marrers pose at the entrance of the drift – the obvious question is who are they? I see a midge, a pick or two and a pry bar, but no shot canisters – could this be a work party rather than a group of miners? From top left: Isaac Collins, Jack Norman (with pick), Jack Leng(?), Bill Pinchin, Charlie Hitchcock, ??, ??, Mr. Swan (Backbye Deputy), Guy Herbert, ??, Ben Hamer (11 in total). (information researched by the late John Owen and provided by Chris Twigg of Hidden-Teesside)
The heading tells us where it is and have the men stopped for a break or just to pose for the photo? This photo is from the tramway that went in the direction of Saltburn at the Upleatham Mine workings and dates from 1910 Thanks to David for that information Yes indeed this is a ‘classic’ photograph of Upleatham Miners and NOT Eston . Again taken c1910 near to the East Winning Mine entrance. Thank you Mike, what would I do without you men keeping me on the right track?
Why the constable? From the unfinished state of the drift entrance I’d say it’s either under construction or there has been an accidental collapse at the front face. I’m sure there are people out there who will put me right – I hope there are! Mike says ”This photo shows you miners at work at the recently filled in East Winning digging out Lost Pillars c. 1890. The men in the picture are from left to right. He also says ”PC Welburn as well as been the village policeman was also responsible for collecting due rents from the inhabitants of the house’s as owned by Pease & Partners. With the mine owners being a strict Quaker family – there was a ZERO tolerence on alcahol and gambling – ‘many a village’s “still”raided and the tennants evicted in the name of Pease & Partners. PC Wellburn died in 1910 due to pneumonia at the age of 52.” I knew someone would know – thanks Mike, rodders
Five gold stars to the person who can fill in the names – two gold stars taken off if you use Chapman’s books for reference! Only joking! looking at the midges on display this group also includes the working management of the mine, not just the topside management. From the great grandaughter of William Hall, mining engineer – 1852 – 1942, at New Marske. Original photo all named in William Hall’s handwriting. Back Row L-R: B.Robinson,J.(Darkie)Reed,Ralph Clark,Dan Bailey,Harry Bowes,Wilf Hardy,Henry Goldfinch. Middle Row L-R: Pev Thompson,William Douthwaite,Walter Durance,J.Hood,William ‘Wood’ Sigsworth,’Tiny’ Thirkettle. Front Row L-R: William Hall,Joe Beaumont,William Howes,Christopher ‘Kit’ Heslop,William Durance,William Jones,John Bevan. (thanks to Mike Holliday)
This has to be either bizarre or this group are the owners and their families! Who would visit an iron ore mine in walking out clothes! All the same a very good image of the travelling drift at Upleatham – can’t think why the tub would be on its side though! Paul Anderson tells us: ”The people to the far right are my gt, gt, gt grand parients John (Jack) and Jane Pinchin of 86 Dale Street, New Marske. The photo is circa 1915-1920. They came up from Manningford, Wilshire in 1881 looking for work and had 12 children.” Thanks to Paul for that detail.
This photograph was taken at Beck Meetings, Dale House on the 20th December 1884 (according to its caption). It shows a train from Mr. Palmer’s Grinkle Park mine carrying workmen towards Port Mulgrave. The loco’s were cabless to allow them to travel through the low tunnel under Ridge Lane. (correction by Simon Chapman – rodders) |
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