Easington Colliery

Looking towards Easington Colliery, from beneath the Durham Coast line, on 1st December 1991. A siding passed through the gate, underneath the main line and towards the shore where waste was tipped on the beach. The pit closed on 7 May 1993, the last in the Durham coalfield.

Location: Easington Colliery (former)

Original line: Seaham to Easington and Hart Line (North Eastern Railway)

Photographer: Bill Roberton

Contact photographer: Bill Roberton

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Date: 01/12/1991

Image number: 79894