South Tyneside History
| Title | St Hilda Colliery Site Memorial |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0006569 |
| Photographer | Bardwell Keith |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | 1993 |
| Original Format | Colour Photograph |
| Period | The 1990s |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | Memorial of St. Hilda Colliery site. First opened in 1810 and closed in 1940. An explosion in 1839 killed 51 men. During its working life a total of 118 men lost their lives. |
