I see a few of my photos of myself are in the vid (1:55 & 2:35 mins) and I was also one of the lads holding the lighting rigs on some of the other photos too such as the one at 2:14. Brill video 👍
This absolutely moved me to tears.. brave, brave men to have gone down that shaft day in, day out... I salute you all. My Great Grandfather, Robert Spence Kirton worked in that mine until he went to fight in WW1. He didn't return. His name is on the remembrance plaque in Thompson Road Cricket Ground
My grandfather Harry Richardson worked here from age 14 right up to when he retired at 65.Lived at the top of Hood St which used to be opposite the pit.
I see a few of my photos of myself are in the vid (1:55 & 2:35 mins) and I was also one of the lads holding the lighting rigs on some of the other photos too such as the one at 2:14. Brill video 👍
My Granda worked at Wearmouth for about 40 years.
This absolutely moved me to tears.. brave, brave men to have gone down that shaft day in, day out... I salute you all.
My Great Grandfather, Robert Spence Kirton worked in that mine until he went to fight in WW1. He didn't return. His name is on the remembrance plaque in Thompson Road Cricket Ground
I was the Black Sheep of the family. All my immediate, extended family and ancestors worked at Wearmouth.
You were the lucky sod.
Great vidio, enjoyed watching.
Thank you 👍
No wokes in the pit, perhaps this woke Tory party, dislikes real men
Another good video Mick👍🏻 any chance of a Shirebrook one.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
the pic at 1:00 minute is of 1975 mechanical fitting apprentices at wearside tech (im front right)
Best job I ever had 🥹
Me as well mate👍🏻
My grandfather Harry Richardson worked here from age 14 right up to when he retired at 65.Lived at the top of Hood St which used to be opposite the pit.