Dawdon A Life Underground 1974 Part 3

Dawdon Pit Seaham Co,Durham Filmed In 1974 Part 3

[@geoffreyswain1490]

Love from West Yorkshire 👍👍

[@kayjay42]

I will never forget the smell and sense of anticipation when the shout "THERE'S FIRE" is shouted just before blasting!!

[@janettempest716]

Frank Tempest. Am l related the the Tempest’s why did they call the colliery Vain Tempest ?!?

[@king77703]

The Vane Tempest Colliery was named in honour of Lady Frances Anne Tempest in 1923, the 2 shafts were named Vane and Tempest 👍