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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)
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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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21 comments

Gudrun said:

HBM and a good week ahead!
2 months ago

Stephan Fey said:

HBM, Sara and a good start of the week!
2 months ago

GrahamH said:

HBM SR. Was Whitehaven a prominent coal mining area? I ask because the heritage rail group I'm at buys its loco coal from a company named Whitehaven in inland NSW Aust where there is no town of that name.
2 months ago

StoneRoad2013 replied to GrahamH:

Yes, this was a coal-mining area, with many pits. The last one {Haig} closed in 1986.
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.
2 months ago

Annemarie said:

Wish you a nice week ahead!
2 months ago

Xata said:

And some fences too, a wall... suits 3 Happy challenges !
HBM Sara
2 months ago ( translate )

StoneRoad2013 replied to Xata:

Well, why not !

so I Will ...
2 months ago

Christa1004 said:

A sad event that must have left its mark. HBM Sara.
2 months ago

Trudy Tuinstra said:

very nice have a good week
2 months ago ( translate )

StoneRoad2013 said:

A significant retaining wall ...
2 months ago ( translate )

Xata said:

So HWW today !
2 months ago

StoneRoad2013 replied to Xata:

Don't blame me ! you gave me the idea ... but I did follow it.
2 months ago

gezginruh said:

HWW!

Best wishes
Füsun
2 months ago ( translate )

grobi358 said:

You can also use this picture at HBM ;)) Best wishes!
2 months ago

Peter_Private_Box said:

Hi Sara
A very nice mix of bench and wall..
Best Wishes, HBM / HWW, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter
2 months ago ( translate )