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The last underground shift was completed at Houghton Colliery on Thursday September 24th 1981. After the pit closed, commemorative pit lamps were presented to Houghton's churches. Copyright © Books of the North 2012.
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This Houghton colliery lamp, number 255733, is located on the south internal wall of St Michael & All Angels Parish Church. The metal plaque reads: HOUGHTON COLLIERY 1828-1981 |
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This Houghton Colliery lamp is the first of two located in Houghton Methodist Church. The Church had only opened in September 1980, exactly a year before the Colliery closed. Transcription coming soon. |
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This Houghton Colliery lamp is the second of two located in Houghton Methodist Church. Transcription coming soon. |
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:: With thanks to Houghton-le-Spring Methodist Church, and also Rev Ian Wallis.
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PAGE UPDATED: 06/02/2012 The Houghton Miners Project aims to record the details, memories and recollections of all the remaining living miners who worked at the colliery in Houghton-le-Spring. The Colliery opened in 1827 and when it closed in 1981 was known as the oldest colliery in County Durham. The site of Houghton Colliery is now a landscaped area, covered in grass and home to wild rabbits, and the occasional graffiti artist. Find out more online at: www.houghtonheritage.co.uk
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