Washington 'F' Pit Museum

Part of Washington


Coal Museum

Worked from 1976

Oct 28th, 2024 from MuseumsList by BertyBasset


Durham & Northumberland Coalfields
Washington
54.9106712, -1.5301681
NZ 3022 5743
Private Land
72m
#26,534
  • 1968 Last coal drawn from pit
  • 1976 Opened by Washinton Development Corporation
  • 1984 Tyne and Wear Museums Service takes over responsibility
  • Currently managed by Sunderland City Council

Albany Way, Washington NE37 1BN
01915612323
museumlearning@sunderland.gov.uk
Limited opening time - Check online

Publications (1)

  • Brown, Ivor J. (1994); PDMHS (Peak District Mines Historical Society) 12-4 Win - Preservation of Colliery Engines and Headframes; 2 pages (15-16)

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