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Pit pony and tub underground
Pony hauling a tub at Marley Hill Colliery, 1971.
Pony hauling a tub at Marley Hill Colliery, 1971.
"Bait time"
"Bait time. Pony putters having their lunch at a sheave or landing where they bring the full tubs from the men and get an empty one. They look quite happy if a bit muddy.": Mr Warren. Taken at Seaton Delaval Colliery Open Light Pit, 1926.
"Bait time. Pony putters having their lunch at a sheave or landing where they bring the full tubs from the men and get an empty one. They look quite happy if a bit muddy.": Mr Warren. Taken at Seaton Delaval Colliery Open Light Pit, 1926.
Pony and the putter
Pony harnessed to two tubs with putter alongside. Note the midgy lamp. "Here is 'Neddy' and his putter; where he is now looks jolly good - way and bottom so I guess he is on of the fortunate ones". Taken at Seaton Delaval Colliery Open Light Pit, 1926.
Pony harnessed to two tubs with putter alongside. Note the midgy lamp. "Here is 'Neddy' and his putter; where he is now looks jolly good - way and bottom so I guess he is on of the fortunate ones". Taken at Seaton Delaval Colliery Open Light Pit, 1926.
Sub overman
"The deputy - there are no deputy's now - sub-overmen instead; very much the same as a deputy, but they don't do as much for the men. "Subs" visit the men twice a shift, deputy's used to visit 3 and 4 times a shift. They keep the timber right, also the pony way.": Mr Warren. Taken at Seaton Delaval Colliery Open Light Pit, 1926.
"The deputy - there are no deputy's now - sub-overmen instead; very much the same as a deputy, but they don't do as much for the men. "Subs" visit the men twice a shift, deputy's used to visit 3 and 4 times a shift. They keep the timber right, also the pony way.": Mr Warren. Taken at Seaton Delaval Colliery Open Light Pit, 1926.
Underground at Brancepeth Pit
Brancepeth `A' Pit, X-Cut South Flat. Face workers observe 2 minutes silence, January 28th 1936, for Jack Nicholson who had recently been killed (see 11707 for fall that killed him). Sent by Mrs L. Wrightman, who says: "My father, Mr William Elliott, was a deputy at this pit - he is sawing a pit prop. The gentleman beside the pony is Mr George Gallege who was backoverman, to the other side is the later Mr Joe Alker another deputy. (All of these men are now dead?) Behind the boy in the centre is William Bowman."
Brancepeth `A' Pit, X-Cut South Flat. Face workers observe 2 minutes silence, January 28th 1936, for Jack Nicholson who had recently been killed (see 11707 for fall that killed him). Sent by Mrs L. Wrightman, who says: "My father, Mr William Elliott, was a deputy at this pit - he is sawing a pit prop. The gentleman beside the pony is Mr George Gallege who was backoverman, to the other side is the later Mr Joe Alker another deputy. (All of these men are now dead?) Behind the boy in the centre is William Bowman."
Pony
Prize winning pony called Spider at Hetton Moorhouse Farm, Easington, c1936. Pony sired by a pit pony and won 1st prize at Durham County Show. Earl of Strathmore wanted to buy him, but owners wouldn't sell. He lived until he was 36 years and won many prizes
Prize winning pony called Spider at Hetton Moorhouse Farm, Easington, c1936. Pony sired by a pit pony and won 1st prize at Durham County Show. Earl of Strathmore wanted to buy him, but owners wouldn't sell. He lived until he was 36 years and won many prizes
Illustration of how to yoke a pit pony
Notice describing correct method of harnessing a pit pony, including an illustration. See 10657 for colour.
Notice describing correct method of harnessing a pit pony, including an illustration. See 10657 for colour.
Horse and rider
Man riding a horse at Taylors Wood, near Consett, Consett Iron Company's pit pony training farm.
Man riding a horse at Taylors Wood, near Consett, Consett Iron Company's pit pony training farm.
Breaking Pit Ponies
Two ponies in limber gear without skullcap bridles, to an unusual pit pony breaking cart, for a pair. Ponies have full tails, so not yet working. Coal tub behind with flangeless wheels for training. Taylor's Wood was a Consett Iron Co. pit pony farm.
Two ponies in limber gear without skullcap bridles, to an unusual pit pony breaking cart, for a pair. Ponies have full tails, so not yet working. Coal tub behind with flangeless wheels for training. Taylor's Wood was a Consett Iron Co. pit pony farm.
Coal mine
Small privately worked shaft on Cockfield Fell in the 1930's. See also others in series. Headstock is primitive. 3? telegraph poles as a set of shear legs. Winding is by primitive horse-gin powered by a pit pony in limber gears. The drum is a single horizontally mounted pulley wheel.
Small privately worked shaft on Cockfield Fell in the 1930's. See also others in series. Headstock is primitive. 3? telegraph poles as a set of shear legs. Winding is by primitive horse-gin powered by a pit pony in limber gears. The drum is a single horizontally mounted pulley wheel.
Prize-winning pit pony
Prize-winning pit pony belonging to Browney Colliery. Harnessed to a coal tub and with a group of men.
Prize-winning pit pony belonging to Browney Colliery. Harnessed to a coal tub and with a group of men.
Boy with pony
A young boy with a harnessed pit pony.
A young boy with a harnessed pit pony.
Pit pony headgear
Pit pony leather bridle/headgear with metal blinkers.
Pit pony leather bridle/headgear with metal blinkers.
Colliery memorial plaque
Plastic memorial plaque from Choppington 'A' Pit, stating "A tribute to John William Mahaffey and Raymond Groom, two great men who gave their lives in an effort to save a pony in distress at Choppington 'A' Pit, 4th January 1955."
Plastic memorial plaque from Choppington 'A' Pit, stating "A tribute to John William Mahaffey and Raymond Groom, two great men who gave their lives in an effort to save a pony in distress at Choppington 'A' Pit, 4th January 1955."
Colliery cartoon
Framed colliery cartoon of a miner and pit pony, entield "To Dick from the Lads of Washington F & J"
Framed colliery cartoon of a miner and pit pony, entield "To Dick from the Lads of Washington F & J"
Pit pony plaque
Hardboard pit pony championship plaque "BRIG - Lanchester Towneley 11.0Hds, 8 yrs, 4yrs Underground, C Curry".
Hardboard pit pony championship plaque "BRIG - Lanchester Towneley 11.0Hds, 8 yrs, 4yrs Underground, C Curry".
Pit pony plaque
Hardboard pit pony championship plaque "PRIDE - Lousia Colliery (Stanley) - H Robinson - 6 years - 2 underground - 6:1 sts".
Hardboard pit pony championship plaque "PRIDE - Lousia Colliery (Stanley) - H Robinson - 6 years - 2 underground - 6:1 sts".
Pit pony plaque
Hardboard pit pony championship plaque "PRIDE - 10 hands - 7 years - 2 underground - William Pit, South Moor- 25-1sts 6 championships - Harry Butters".
Hardboard pit pony championship plaque "PRIDE - 10 hands - 7 years - 2 underground - William Pit, South Moor- 25-1sts 6 championships - Harry Butters".
Illustration of how to yoke a pit pony
Notice describing correct method of harnessing a pit pony, including an illustration. See 10658 for b/w.
Notice describing correct method of harnessing a pit pony, including an illustration. See 10658 for b/w.
Colliery stables
General view of pit ponies in 12N underground stables, Low Main Seam, Easington Colliery, showing a pony being groomed. 22nd May 1952. (Photographed for NCB Durham Division). Ward Philipson Ref B772.
General view of pit ponies in 12N underground stables, Low Main Seam, Easington Colliery, showing a pony being groomed. 22nd May 1952. (Photographed for NCB Durham Division). Ward Philipson Ref B772.
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