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South Skelton Mine

South Skelton Mine

Well I couldn’t go wong with this photo could I? The name of the mine and the owners in plain site on the photo which was loaned to us by Eric Johnson. The mine was situated close to Boosbeck and closed in 1954.

Longacres Pit

Longacres Pit

We haven’t many photo’s of this pit not as well known as many of the others in the area.
(photo courtesy of Derick Pearson)

Longacre Mine Skelton

Longacre Mine Skelton

Once again a lovely drawing of a mine I must admit I hadn’t heard of before, are there any other photographs of this mine out there?  Please share
(image coutesy of Joan Webster)

Pit Horses

Pit Horses

The caption on this photo says ’Mine horses  out to graze during holidays near Claphow, North Skelton mine in the backgound.  So who am I to argue?

The Mine North Skelton

The Mine North Skelton

A lovely clear shot of the mine, looks as though it’s in full production.

North Skelton

North Skelton

One in a series of photographs of North Skelton mine, the caption says taken from the north about 1900.

North Skelton Mine

North Skelton Mine

A photograph taken in the 1960’s before the closure of the mine.

North Skelton Mine

North Skelton Mine

How clearly the pit wheel shows up.
(image courtesy of Joan Webster)

North Skelton Mine

North Skelton Mine

A wonderful drawing of Skelton mine by H Harrison,
(image courtesy of Joan Webster nee Robinson of Skelton)

North Skelton Mine

North Skelton Mine

Nice dog wonder who it’s owner is, does anyone out there know?  I am sure someone will.

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