whn - Wellington Terrace [HBM][HWW][HFF]
Part of Bella's "High Tide" walking route - up to the viewpoint and/or the Candlestick ...
Just along the path is the monument to the 147 Men & Boys killed in the 1910 Wellington Pit Disaster. This was an explosion, leading to fires and collapses underground. Sadly, many of the victims were never recovered and the affected areas were simply walled off.
(the temporary fencing is related to an unsightly building project, as is the lack of greens maintenance)
e2a & e2a2 &e2a3
The two HBM seats have a good view out over the outer harbour
The HWW is a significant retaining structure, including some long reinforcing bolts
The HFF - several fences, both along Wellington Terrace, and one up by The Candlestick
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Taken on Wednesday July 24, 2024
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Posted on Sunday July 28, 2024
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Gudrun said:
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GrahamH said:
StoneRoad2013 replied to GrahamH:
It was, however, difficult to win the coal as all the pits were subject to problems with coal-damp / methane explosions, even in the thick seams.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitehaven#Coal_mining
There have been recent attempts to get permission to open a new one to extract coking coal for steel making - this would exploit reserves currently under the Irish Sea.
Annemarie said:
Xata said:
HBM Sara
StoneRoad2013 replied to Xata:
so I Will ...
Christa1004 said:
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gezginruh said:
Best wishes
Füsun
grobi358 said:
Peter_Private_Box said:
A very nice mix of bench and wall..
Best Wishes, HBM / HWW, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter