Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)

Late 1950's = 3d for 8hrs

Caroline Dobinson posted this 2017 photo of the area:-

@HIGH PIT WILMA :- as the popular 'Coal Mining' topic in History Hollow is more about Bedlington mining I have started a new topic for anything to do with Bates Colliery. Here's a comment and photo for you HPW. Posted on the 'Friends of Bates Colliery' Facebook group by ex miner Leslie George :- ............... The guy left is Ron Schoular . me n Ron transfered from Brenkley 82 .He went down 3/4 me up newbiggin drift.Never worked together again .Would see him in dudley club.Lad far right John Tinmouth ?

James - 1973 newspaper article and photos posted by John Krzyznowski on the Facebook group Bygone Bedlington

Now over 30,000 signatures but still no response from the government :-

Now that one I have signed

@HIGH PIT WILMA - I posted your comment on Facebook where Matty Hall's grandson had posted the news of Matty Hall. This is the response from his grandson - John Davidson :- John Davidson Alan Edgar thanks so much for taking the time to post this, it's a lovely tribute from Bill. I remember talking to him outside my Grandads last summer when he was walking down the lane and I was doing the garden, we had a good crack, smashing fella.

@Bill 19 - I have no idea what the site is you mentioned above. This is a map showing the old Plessey Wagonway from Plessey Mill to Blyth. Close to where I think you are saying the 'entrance door' is ( just to the right of Plessey Mill next to the number 79 on this map), there are some old mine workings identified - 'Rodney Pit' & 'Old Coal Workings'

I won't sign, and I voted 'Remain'.

Seems like a good idea. As I have never seen it up close, is it planted in soil or just kept upright by 'guide ropes'?

I haven't seen any posts on any of the sites from 'The Kid' the last week or so so he may be on holiday but his normal slot is a Tuesday 15:00 to 17:00 :-

List of forthcoming bands posted by Michelle Branigan - Facebook Bygone Bedlington group with the comment :- Michelle Brannigan I can remember every weekend coming across to the Dominoe, when Bedlington was 'THE' place to be entertained in South East Northumberland. We now have the fantastic music venue Platform 1, which is rocking every Friday night with live music. Like and follow the page to keep track of what bands are coming up. #supportlivemusic#Bedlingtonsnumberonenightspothttps://www.facebook.com/platform1musicvenue/