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Felling Colliery Disaster. 25 May 1812. Of 92 men and boys killed in a colliery explosion at Felling Colliery, 91 were buried in this churchyard and are commemorated here on a memorial. The Rev John Hodgson of this church took up the cause of mine safety and, as a direct result of his efforts, the miners' safety lamp was developed.
Churchyard, St. Mary, Shields Road,Heworth, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Felling Colliery Disaster. 25 May 1812. Near to this site, 92 men and boys were killed in a colliery explosion; they are remembered on a memorial in Heworth Churchyard. The Rev John Hodgson took up the cause of mine safety, and as a direct result of his efforts, the miners' safety lamp was developed.
Mulberry Street, Felling, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Crawcrook Pinfold [full inscription unknown]
Main Street and Greenside Road, Crawcrook, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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The old Scotswood Bridge crossed the river 110 feet downstream of this point & was completed in 1831, being at that time one of the longest spans in the world (367 ft.) The suspension chains which gave rise to its name of the Chain Bridge were replaced in 1931 by wire ropes (which had been used in the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge) when the deck wasreconstructed. The old bridge was demolished in 1967 leaving only the north abutment to show the old crossing point.
middle of the New Scotswood Bridge (1967) on the handrail on the downstream (east) side of the bridge, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Brandling Station The original Felling Station built in 1842 for the Brandling Junction Railway. One of the oldest passenger stations in England. Restored 1978.
east of Felling Metro Station, on the north wall of the old station building facing Mulberry Street, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Old Hollinside 13th Century medieval manor built in local sandstone. The house belonged to the Harding family for 200 years before becoming part of the Gibside Estate in 1732.
Old Hollinside, Gateshead, United Kingdom
The site of Emma Pit 1845-1968 To commemorate the coal miners who worked this area for over 600 years. Erected 1989 by Andrew Golightly Ltd A tribute from the surface miners of today to the deep miners of yesterday.
south-east side of the B6317 road at Barmoor Ryton in the corner of a field next to the Ryton, Crawcrook and District Youth Centre, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Robert Spence Watson (1837 - 1911) Bensham Grove was home to Robert Spence Watson who enjoyed a national prominence in both artistic and political circles. His visitors included William Morris and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. A noted arbitrator in industrial disputes, pacifist and Liberal politician.
Bensham Grove, Bensham Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Carter's Well Of ancient origin and the main water supply in Low Fell until the end of the 19th century. Restored 1994.
Durham Road, Low Fell (A167) opposite Southern Memorial Hall (part of Wesley Memorial Church), Gateshead, United Kingdom
Alex Glasgow (1935-2001) Singer, songwriter and composer of the songs for 'Close the Coalhouse Door'. He lived here for many years before emigrating to Australia.
59 Church Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, United Kingdom