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Charlaw and Sacriston Collieries Co., Ltd.
Warning: This is not intended to be an exhaustive history of the company, but an
indication of the changes of ownership and the links between companies and directors in
those companies. The company may own other properties etc. and there may have been other
changes of ownership etc. for which we currently do not have details.
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| Name of Mine | Locality | Manager | Under | Above | |
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| Kimblesworth (Sand) | Durham | | — | — | |
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Company Details
| Registered Office: | 34 Grey Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne |
| Class of Coal: | Coking, Gas, Manufacturing, Steam |
| Source: 1923 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian |
Company Directors
| Chairman: | Hunter, W. S. |
| Managing Director: | Blackett, W. C., Col., C.B.E. |
| Directors: | Blackett, W. C., Col., C.B.E. |
| | Bradford, T. A., Capt. |
| | Hunter, F. C. |
| | Hunter, W. S. |
| | Sowerby, W. B. |
| Secretary: | Sowerby, William B. |
| Agent: | Brass, Thomas F. |
Source: 1923 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
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Company Details
| Registered Office: | Milburn House, Newcastle-on-Tyne |
| Seams Worked: | Busty, Hutton, Low Main, Brass Thill, Shield Row, Victoria, Brockwell |
| Power Used: | Electric. Voltage: 250 and 500 |
| Annual Output: | 700,000 tons |
| Class of Coal: | Coking, Gas, Manufacturing, Steam |
| Source: 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian |
Company Directors
| Chairman: | Hunter, F. C., Great Duryard, Exeter |
| Managing Director: | Blackett, W. C., Col., C.B.E., 12 South Bailey, Durham |
| | Williamson, B. A., Whitburn Hall, Sunderland |
| Directors: | Blackett, W. C., Col., C.B.E., 12 South Bailey, Durham |
| | Bradford, T. A., Capt. , D.S.O., Aden Cottage, Durham |
| | Hunter, F. C., Great Duryard, Exeter |
| | Hunter, J. C., Maj., M.C., Brand Hill, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough |
| Secretary: | Westhead, J., A.C.I.S. |
| Agent: | Brass, T. F., Capt. |
Source: 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
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Company Details
| Registered Office: | Sacriston, Co. Durham |
| Seams Worked: | Busty, Hutton, Low Main, Brass Thill, Shield Row, Victoria, Brockwell, Five Quarter |
| Power Used: | Electric. Voltage: 250 and 500 D.C., 625 & 2,750 A.C. |
| Annual Output: | 750,000 tons |
| Other Information: | Beehive Coke Ovens - Coke Brands: Sacriston, Garesfield Foundry & Blastfurnace. Brickworks: Common & Fireclay Bricks |
| Source: 1937 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian |
Company Directors
| Chairman: | Hunter, F. C., Queen Anne's Mansions, Westminster, London, S.W.1 |
| Managing Director: | Williamson, B. A., Broomshiels Hall, Tow Law, Co. Durham |
| Assistant Managing Director: | Elwes, R. C., Charlaw Offices, Sacriston, Co. Durham |
| Directors: | Bradford, T. A., Capt. , D.S.O., Aden Cottage, Durham |
| | Hunter, J. C., Maj., M.C., Brand Hill, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough |
| Sales Manager: | Myers, E. M. |
| Secretary: | Westhead, J., A.C.I.S. |
| Chief Engineer: | Winterbottom, H. A. |
| Agent: | Mullin, Geo. |
Source: 1937 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
Links to other areas of this site
| 1937-07-03 | Article from The Science and Art of Mining — "Coal Cleaning Plant" |
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| 1939-01-28 | Article from The Science and Art of Mining — "Peace and Prosperity Vital" |
Company Details
| Registered Office: | Sacriston, Durham |
| Seams Worked: | Busty, Hutton, Low Main, Brass Thill, Shield Row, Victoria, Brockwell, Five Quarter, Harvey |
| Power Used: | Electric. 250 & 500 D.C., 625 & 2,750 A.C. |
| Annual Output: | 800,000 tons |
| Class of Coal: | Coking, Gas, Household, Manufacturing, Steam |
| Other Information: | Beehive Coke Ovens - Coke Brands: Sacriston, Garesfield Foundry & Blastfurnace. Brickworks: Common and Fireclay Bricks. |
| Source: 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian |
Company Directors
| Chairman: | Hunter, F. C., Queen Anne's Mansions, Westminster, London, S.W.1 |
| Managing Director: | Williamson, W. H., Broomshiels Hall, Tow Law, Co. Durham |
| Assistant Managing Director: | Elwes, R. C., Peppermires, Brancepeth, Durham |
| Directors: | Bradford, Thomas, Sir, Capt. , D.S.O., Aden Cottage, Durham |
| | Hunter, J. C., Maj., M.C., Brand Hill, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough |
| Sales Manager: | Myers, E. M. |
| Secretary: | Westhead, J. |
| Chief Engineer: | Winterbottom, H. A. |
| Agent: | Mullin, Geo. |
Source: 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
Disaster/Major Accident
| Date | Colliery/Pit | Deaths | Cause |
| 04 Dec 1940 |
Sacriston |
5 |
Fall of stone |
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Company Details
| Registered Office: | Sacriston, Durham |
| Source: 1947 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian |
Company Directors
| Chairman: | Hunter, J. C., Maj., M.C., Lavender Court, Oakdale, Harrogate |
| Managing Director: | Elwes, R. C., Peppermires, Brancepeth, Durham |
| Directors: | Bradford, Thomas, Sir, Col., D.S.O., Aden Cottage, Durham |
| | Elwes, J. C., Primrose Farm, Holyport, Berks. |
| Sales Manager: | Myers, E. M. |
| Secretary: | Dixon, J. W., F.C.I.S. |
| Agent: | Fletcher, F. M. |
Source: 1947 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
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| 1952-09-23 | Official Notice from The London Gazette |
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| 1961-08-17 | Official Notice from The London Gazette |
- 1923 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1937 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1947 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
- 1894 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department Where to find this report
- 1896 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, also available online at Peak District Mines Historical Society Ltd Where to find this report
- 1896 List of Quarries
- 1897 List of Quarries
- 1899 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department Where to find this report
- 1900 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department Where to find this report
- 1902 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department Where to find this report
- 1905 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department Where to find this report
- 1905 List of Quarries
- 1909 List of Mines - from Reid's Handy Colliery Guide Where to find this report
- 1910 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department Where to find this report
- 1915 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department Where to find this report
- 1921 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department Where to find this report
- 1923 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department Where to find this report
- 1925 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department Where to find this report
- 1930 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department Where to find this report
- 1935 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department Where to find this report
- 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory published by Louis Cassier Co. Ltd.
Research Notes for Charlaw and Sacriston Collieries Co., Ltd.
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