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Hullo Fionn – thank you for your interesting information about Burradon. I live in Cape Town, South Africa and have recently become involved in the genealogy of my family. John Pease and his son who were killed in the 1860 disaster are members of my family. Ann Pease daughter of John, married Arthur Smith, who was my great grandfather. I am hoping to visit Burradon when I visit the UK in August/September 2013, and was wondering whether you could suggest any leads I might follow to obtain more information. I had thought the Durham Mining Museum might be a source. Any suggestions you may have would be greatly appreciated. Regards |
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I have been looking at your web pages about Burradon and have a lot in common with Diana Daniels (nee lynch) my name is Rosalind Cunningham (nee Rush) is there any way you could get me in touch? I used to live in Double Row, I used to play a lot with her sister Sheila when I was little. Many thanks Rosalind Cunningham |
Hello The circumstances of the disaster are well documented in the 1996 article by Alan Fryer, including those members of the family affected directly, but I was interested in the connection of the Carr family and its priorownershipof collieries in the area (including Burradon and Seghill and Hartley). Do you or does anyone know about the history the Carr family association - presumably through Carr Bros & Co and/or J Carr & Co (or indeed if they are linked or one and the same organisation?) e.g. who founded them and when / where etc... I understand that they probably sold the majority interest in the local collieries, including Burradon,in a (forced?) public auction in 1858 when the business was in financial difficulty (and/or failing health of owner?) Thanks |
Hi, Can you tell me the name of the pits around Burradon c1871? My grandfather and his brother were pit trolley drivers - occupation from the 1871 census. My grandfather then went on to work at Hebburn Pit, South Shields and then Henry Pit, Walkergate area of Newcastle. Can you tell me if the photograph in the Burradon page is Burradon pit or another? I have a photograph of Hebburn pit and would like to get a photograph of Burradon Thank you for your time and effort You could try The Burradon and Camperdown Community Website. It has a lot of very useful information. |
Wow, Now there’s a blast from the past I remember the Rush family very well in fact I believe I am related to them in someway. I think they lived in No2 Double Row. I can still visualise Pat (my sister Ada told us kids we had to call her aunty Pat) Jimmy the father Rosalind, Patricia and little Jimmy (he was just a toddler then) I hope you are all keeping fine. I think I should tell you that George, my sister’s husband, died of a heart attack and my nephew Keith died 4 years ago. My other Nephew Les now lives in Preston. I remember that I tried to impress Patricia a few times, in Office Row, with my footballing skills but I don’t think it worked lol lol. They were great days and how I wish they were back. We had nothing but at least we were happy. Can I finally mention the men that this site is dedicated to and that’s the Mines Rescue Volunteers. These men were brave people who were willing to put their lives at risk to save the lives of their comrades for very little reward. These brave guys will remain in my memory of my working life down the mines forever. God bless you all and thank you. |
Hello Love to here from you if you have any news of Burrodon. Rozlind Cunningham [nee rush] |
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Ada was the daughter of a coalminer hewer, Francis William Pease 1855 -1910 and Jane Ann Read 1858-1935, and she was the mother of Dorothy Wall, John (Jack) Appleton, Alice Margaret Bryant, Francis William (Frank) Appleton and Violet A Louisa Appleton.
