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This section looks at the development history of the colliery during the 19th century from its sinking to the decision to renew the South headstocks and upgrade its coaling facilities.
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1870s
Lease negotiations and signing, surface infrastructure installation and shaft sinking. Pit-bottom construction and roadway development. Exploration drivage commences. Small scale production for local sale.
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1880s
Dip and rise main drivage completed Midland railway operating mineral traffic. Experimental underground electric lighting. Accident rate rises as production increases. Downcast shaft reaches full capacity. Upcast shaft converted to coal winding.
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1890s
Coal haulage by horse limiting production. underground electric haulages installed. Great Northern railway operating mineral traffic. Lease acquired for working South of the river. Decision to upgrade South pit coal winding capacity.
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