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From: Diana Daniels (Nee Lynch)
Subject: I am from Burradon and now live in Cumbria |
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I grew up in the mining village, my dad, grandad and uncle all worked at Wheetslade and Burradon collierys.
I wondered if there were any history of Burradon at all? I have one photo of Burradon Pit in a frame I have had for so long.
Diana ( nee Lynch) |
| My dad, grandad and uncle all worked at Wheetslade and Burradon collierys. I have found a photo of my Dad and his engine ...The one I have sent you a friend of mine said it was Burradon, Im not too sure can you |
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| tell?? The pictures of the schools and churches are beautiful, it is a delight to see them all on line, if my Dad (Ernie Lynch) was still alive he would be gob smacked. |
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My mum is still alive and lives in Means Drive.
My grandad he is something else (Bob Wilkinson) worked down the mine all his life, he used to grow leeks and show them in Burradon club, and remember the long gardens which was full of vegatables and floweres, when I think about it all I have a tear in my eye, I would gladly do it all again, and my Grandad died at an early age oh 64 ,as all the men worked hard then,it's such a shame. My Nana and Grandad lived in Annisford Terrace, and we lived in Office Row, what a joy it was them days playing all over and not a single worry.
I would love to see more history about Burradon and it's people.
Well it was a pleasure reminising about old times, I could write a book.
The website is a joy and I will keep looking.
Regards Diana ( nee Lynch)
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I have found a photo of my Dad and his engine...
I live in Cumbria and I often visit Burradon and my Mam, and we go for walks around the area where the pit used to be, it's all built over now with a great lot of modern houses and when I see the kids playing I get a lump in my throat because little do they know they are living right on my door step where I loved and played where they are now. . . they will never know the joy of it all. |
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From: John Robinson
Subject: Re. Messages by Diana Daniels about Burradon Colliery.... |
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I also grew up in Burradon in the 50s/60s. I think the print is of Burradon and I reckon it's one of the drawings from the 'Illustrated London News' reporting on the disaster of 1860 which killed 76 men and boys. My great great grandfather, John Waugh, was one of the survivors and he later emigrated to Alabama, USA where he and his family settled.
My great aunt, Alice White, lived in Office Row until her death in early 60s and I remember around 20 of us being caned at Burradon school for jumping along the outside toilets from one end of Office Row to the other. No playstations in those days!
I don't know about any history books about Burradon but there is a booklet about the 1860 explosion which is quite good. It was written by A. G. Fryer I think and you can get it from Northumberland Family History Society (NDFHS.)
Cheers
John Robinson |
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From: Alan Fryer
Sent: 18 May 2004
Subject: Re: Messages by Diana Daniels and John Robinson regarding Burradon |
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There were indeed books written on the history of Burradon and the mining disaster which happened in 1860. I am the author. They are 'Burradon and Camperdown: A Community study [1994]' and 'The Burradon Mining Disaster 1860: A Detailed Account [1995].' Both are now unfortunately out of print. I do however intend creating a website on the subject of these books very soon. However for anyone that needs the text from these books, I would be willing to e mail to them.
Regards
Alan Fryer. |
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From: Mary & Vale
Sent: Tue 22 June 2004
Subject: Burradon area - Who is Looking For Wilson? |
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Some one is looking for Wilson . Can I find out who?
As my G/Father and G/G/Grandfather were miners and named Wilson. They lived and worked in the Burradon area.
Kind regards Val. Simpson. |
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From: Elizabeth Bowden
Sent: Tue 13 July 2004
Subject: Burradon and the Pit |
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Dear Diana
I was delighted to read your story of Burradon, your family and the picture of the pit.
I now live in Manchester but was born in Burradon and lived in 32 Office row. All my family on both sides went down the pit. Your Grandmother was Peggy and lives in Means Drive, my maiden name, just around the corner on Attle Close was my abode.
We all moved over to the 'new estate' when they closed the pit. I was devastated even at that young age, some how realising the loss of community leaving the colliery houses behind to be demolished.
My father passed away a year ago but like most Geordies ( and especially pit men) he would have been so very proud to have seen this site.
Is your Uncle called Freddie? I went to both the Infant and Junior schools then moved onto Dudley middle school. My house was directly in line with the gates at the Junior school and me Mam used to pass us sweets at playtime.
In your picture, the houses are the ones on Strawberry Terrace if my memory serves me right. Carry on the memories
All the best to all Love Liz x
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