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Washington 'F' Pit
Miners
Our Grandfather: Samuel Tulip (1892-1972) - 14th Birthday!
First Day at Washington 'F' Colliery.
[ Photograph: Courtesy of my Sister, Vivienne Bell née Gill. Jim ]
Sam was one of Washington's first WW1 Volunteers. For more information CLICK ME.
Miners at Washington 'F' Pit - before compulsory white safety helmets were introduced in the mid-60s.
Blue House Lane - just beyond the distant coal wagons. Future 'F' Pit Museum, top-right.
'F' Pit Craftsmen
Welders
Thomas Craggs (Right) - Welder / Fabricator - and two fellow Welders
New partially constructed Winding Wheel for Washington 'F' Pit - 1952
Rather than wait for a replacement for a cracked Winding Wheel they decided to make one!
Notes on Rear of Photograph
[ Above Photographs and Information: Courtesy of Geoff Craggs, Son of Thomas. ]
'F' Pit Craftsmen
Blacksmiths & Joiners
Washington 'F' Colliery Blacksmiths
Washington 'F' Colliery Blacksmiths & Joiners - c.1900s
'F' Pit Craftsmen
Electricians
Washington 'F' Colliery Electricians
Three men (*) verified as Electricians by family / workmates.
Bob Cockbain later became Unit (Chief) Electrical Engineer at Wardley Colliery.
[ Photographs: Courtesy of Anne Jenkinson ]
Washington 'F' Pit
Fire Fighters
Washington 'F' Colliery Fire Fighting Team - 1963.
Winners for Fire Fighting: Back Row 2: Eddie Hill, Front Row, right: Raymond Hill.
[ Courtesy of Keith Hill ]
Washington 'F' Pit
Ambulance Brigade
Washington 'F' Division of St. John's Ambulance Brigade - 1930.
Tommy Cushlow is above Front Row, 3rd from the left.
Washington Miners' Welfare Hall, Spout Lane.
[ Courtesy of Kieran Cushlow ]
Surface Worker
Banksman
'F' Pit Banksman, Jack Johnson (Right)
Who remembers being checked for contraband (Tabs & Matches) before being allowed into the Pit Cage and 'rapped U/G'?
'F' Pit Ladies
Canteen Staff
Washington 'F' Colliery Canteen - Customers and Staff.
The Pit Road - Travelling from Village Lane towards Blue House lane.
The Canteen and Pit Baths are on the left.