Welcome to Hebburn Colliery

Hebburn Colliery was a coal mine located in the town of Hebburn in Tyne and Wear, England. The mine was opened in 1792 and operated until its closure in 1932. During its peak, the mine employed over 1,000 workers and produced over 1 million tons of coal per year. The coal was transported via a railway line to the River Tyne, where it was loaded onto ships and transported to various destinations around the world.

The closure of Hebburn Colliery had a significant impact on the local community, as many families relied on the mine for employment. The closure also had wider implications for the coal mining industry in the region, as it was one of many mines that closed during the 1930s due to a decline in demand for coal. Today, the site of the former mine is a public park, which includes a memorial to the miners who worked at Hebburn Colliery.

Despite its closure, Hebburn Colliery remains an important part of the history of Tyne and Wear. The mine played a significant role in the industrial development of the region, and its closure marked the end of an era for the coal mining industry. Today, the site serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the miners who worked there, and the impact that the coal mining industry had on the local community.