Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/3 Letter Book. Creation dates: 1902 - 1923 Extent and Form: 496 pp Physical characteristics: Volume half - bound leather, 29 x 24cm, partial index at front. Scope and Content Letter book containing copy letters of John George Weeks (d.1916) and Richard James Weeks, 31 Jan 1902 - 3 Feb 1922 and accounts of royalty rents, 1895 - 1923, mainly re the management of the royalties of Lord Ravensworth In front of volume Newspaper cuttings re various national and local events including the illness and death of Lord Ravensworth, 1904 - 1912 Index of Correspondents Armstrong, Henry Page 479 Armstrong, William Page 401, 410, 434-5, 457 Baldison, C.E. Page 391 Berkley, Richard W. Page 15, 66, 104, 165-6, 232, 312, 315, 343, 363, 384, 436, 459, 480 Brutton, P.M. (see also Faber Brutton & Davies) Page 72, 281, 284, 299, 301 Clayton & Gibson Page 5, 11, 14, 31, 50, 62, 76-7, 97, 129, 133, 136, 152-8, 163-4, 169, 186, 212, 215, 241-2, 263, 265-6, 279, 282, 300, 309, 318, 320, 322-3, 345, 384, 389, 394, 406, 414, 416, 457, 465-6 Cooper & Goodyer Page 7, 239-40 Clarke, R.B. Page 73 Currie, H. Page 316 Dinning, A. Page 58, 159-62 Daglish, J. Page 70, 104, 106, 118-9, 121, 123, 127, 130, 134-5 Eadington J.G. Page 390 Elliott, T.H. Page 170 Faber, Brutton and Davies Page 238, 302 Glass, R.W. Page 417 Gordon, A.B. Page 321 Gribble, Messrs Page 346 Haggie, J.D. Page 308 Harris, W.S. Page 9, 16, 26, 28, 32, 36-7, 42, 68, 79-80, 125-6, 134, 140, 184, 195, 217, 230, 244-6, 264, 286-7, 305, 310-1, 324, 383 Henderson, M. Page 132 Johnson, W. Page 2, 4, 6, 8-15, 19, 21, 23-5, 30, 33-6, 38, 45, 48-9, 56-7, 59-61, 65-6, 69, 74, 78, 93, 98-100, 102-3, 107, 112-6, 120, 124, 129, 133, 136-7, 152, 155-7, 164, 168, 170, 172, 174, 177, 180, 184, 188, 193-8, 201-5, 207, 211, 218, 226-7, 231-4, 248, 255, 259-62, 267, 269, 271, 274, 279, 283, 295, 304, 307-8, 311-2, 320-1, 331, 335, 338, 341-3, 347, 355, 357, 362, 365, 367-8, 374-5, 382, 386, 388, 393, 405, 409, 411, 413, 415, 431, 433, 435-6, 440-1, 454, 459, 461, 480, 482-3 Kirkup, Philip Page 1, 3, 4, 38, 57, 65, 71, 80, 85, 102, 117, 153, 160, 162, 169, 171, 175, 189, 199, 216, 226, 229, 240, 245, 276-8, 280, 282, 284, 286, 288, 319, 325, 340, 358, 388, 400-11, 433, 439-41, 455-6, 462, 464, 467 Morton, Mr Page 416 North Eastern Railway Page 37, 79 Perkins, Charles Page 49, 50 Parrington, M.W. Page 185, 190, 204-5, 213-5 Radford, F.J. Page 61, 235, 237, 243, 260, 273, 275, 285, 298, 313, 316, 339 Ramsay, J.A. Page 154 Short, Charles, Kirby & Co. Page 395, 420, 427, 454, 485, 487-8, 491, 493, 495 Steavenson, C.H. Page 73, 105, 158, 171, 173, 175-6, 197-8, 206-9, 233, 236, 366, 458 Strong, G.A. Page 418, 420, 438, 442, 461, 464, 468 Swindle, Jackson Page 239, 246, 272, 287, 317, 319, 325, 383, 419, 443, 468 Swinburne, R.J. Page 140, 179, 216, 244, 285, 324, 349, 391, 418, 442-3, 467 Tate, Simon Page 27, 75, 235, 237, 268, 277 Trail, R.M. Page 366, 463, 465-6 White, H. Page 75 Statement of royalty rent accounts of Lord Ravensworth with the following - Birtley Detatched Royalty Lessees, 31 Dec 1908 - 31 Dec 1915 Page 294, 332, 360, 378, 402, 430, 451, 478 Bowes, John and Partners, 31 Dec 1895 - 13 May 1916 Page 18, 20, 39-40, 67, 84, 86-8, 108-11, 114, 143-6, 167, 182-3, 200, 220-1, 250-2, 270, 289-90, 314, 329-30, 353-4, 364, 371-2, 385, 387, 398-9, 412, 423, 437, 446-8, 460, 470-1, 481 Derwent Crook Lessees, 1907 - 31 Dec 1914 Page 432, 458 Eden, S.D. 31 Dec 1885 - 31 Dec 1907 Page 17, 41, 94-6, 147-9, 181, 219, 253-4 Eighton and Team Lessees, 31 Dec 1909 - 31 Dec 1915 Page 334, 359, 376, 403, 428, 449, 475-6 Faber, Brutton and Davies, 22 July 1903 - 31 Dec 1915 Page 101, 337, 380, 397, 425, 452, 472 North Eastern Railway Co, 22 July 1903 - 31 Dec 1915 Page 83, 138-142, 187, 225, 247, 327, 358, 373, 392, 421, 444, 474 Perkins, Charles, Trustees of, 31 Dec 1902 - 31 Dec 1915 Page 43-4, 47, 81-2, 89-92, 150-1, 191-2, 222-4, 256-8, 292-3, 333, 361, 377, 404, 429, 450, 477 Shafto, Slingsby, D. 31 Dec 1908 - 31 Dec 1915 Page 29, 328, 352, 370, 400, 422, 445, 469 Royalty rent account of Faber, Brutton and Davies with F.J. Radford, 1 Jan 1909 - 1 Jan 1920 Page 297, 336, 350, 379, 396, 426, 453, 478, 484, 486, 489-90 Royalty rent account of the Dunston and Garefield Colliery with F.J. Radford, 1 Jan 1921 - Jan 1923 Page 492, 494, 496 Royalty rent account of the Bedlington Coal Co with the Countess of Mount Edgcomb, 9 May 1690 - 23 Feb 1909 Page 303 |
Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4 Account and Valuation Book. Creation dates: 1895 - 1926 Extent and Form: 273pp. and 6 loose papers. Physical characteristics: Volume half bound leather, 33 x 24cm, Scope and Content Pages 224-468 are blank. Volume containing copy accounts, valuations and correspondence, mainly of John George Weeks (d.1916) as agent for Lord Ravensworth's Collieries and the Bedlington Coal Co and Richard James Weeks, 1895 - 1926 and royalty rent accounts of John Shiel, lessee of Lintz Colliery, 1895 - 1905 In back of volume. Timber accounts as p/216, 1914 - 1915. Choppington Churchyard Extension, treasurer's statement, signed by John Swann, and John Burdon, vicar and chairman, 16 May 1911. Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/1 Creation dates: 1 Feb 1895 Scope and Content Rent account for Lintz Colliery of John Shiel, lessee with Mrs Mitchell Innes Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/2 Creation dates: 29 May 1895 Scope and Content List of documents received by J.G. Weeks as churchwarden from Charles Whitley, documents relating mainly to Bedlington Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/3 Creation dates: 1 Feb 1896 Scope and Content Lintz rental as NRO 3410/Wks/4/1 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/5 Creation dates: 1 Feb 1898 Scope and Content Lintz rental as NRO 3410/Wks/4/1 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/7 Creation dates: 1895 - 1900 Scope and Content Statement of receipts of interest for Summerhill Garden in mortgage to the late George Nicholson Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/8 Creation dates: 2 - 10 May 1898 Scope and Content Statement of losses; sustained in the Barrington Pit strike Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/15 Creation dates: 23 Nov 1898 Scope and Content Statement of the financial position of the Longframlington Coal Co Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/16 Creation dates: 1 Feb 1898 Scope and Content Lintz rental as NRO 3410/Wks/4/1 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/17 Creation dates: 1903 Scope and Content Statement of costs for working the Bensham Seam, Barrington Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/19 Creation dates: 1 Feb 1900 Scope and Content Lintz rental as NRO 3410/Wks/4/1 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/21 Creation dates: April 1900 Scope and Content Agreements by John George Weeks and Mary Weeks, executors of R.M. Weeks for the sale of furniture and effects in Ryton Park House, the lease of the house to Mary and Fanny Weeks and inventory of excepted articles Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/25 Creation dates: Sept 1900 Scope and Content Statements of payments received from the estate of G. Nicholson Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/39 Creation dates: 22 Feb 1901 Scope and Content Letter from J.G. Weeks to Messrs Greenfield and Cracknell re the terms of a lease of Kenton Royalty Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/41 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Valuation of land at Birtley aquired by the North Eastern Railway belonging to Lady Blount, and calculations re clay left to support the railway Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/49 Creation dates: 1 Feb 1901 Scope and Content Lintz rental as NRO 3410/Wks/1 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/50 Creation dates: 19 July 1901 Scope and Content Letter from J.G. Weeks to Henry Wallace re coal workings affecting Ravensworth Castle Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/55 Creation dates: 14 Feb 1902 Scope and Content Executors account of the estate of R.M. Weeks Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/56 Creation dates: 1 Feb 1902 Scope and Content Lintz rental as NRO 3410/Wks/1 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/57 Creation dates: 17 Aug 1902 Scope and Content Letter from J.G. Weeks to A. Mundle re terms for the renewal of the West Stanley lease Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/59 Creation dates: 18 Aug 1902 Scope and Content Extracts from a lease (colliery unspecified) sent to Greenfield and Cracknell Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/61 Creation dates: 1902 Scope and Content Statement showing the distribution of railway shares among the benificiaries of the will of George Nicholson Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/63 Creation dates: 1901 - 1902 Scope and Content Statements of account for Longframlington Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/65 Creation dates: 1 Feb 1903 Scope and Content Lintz rental as NRO 3410/Wks/1 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/67 Creation dates: c.1904 Scope and Content Valuations of Kibblesworth, Eighton Banks or Teams, Birtley Detatched Royalty, Bensham Common and Shipcote and Springwell Mount and Usworth Common Coal Royalties for Lord Ravensworth's probate, by John G. Weeks Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/86, 99 Creation dates: 11 Dec 1903 - 18 Feb 1904 Extent and Form: 6 LETTERS Scope and Content 6 Letters from J.G. Weeks to Charles Alderson re the valuation of Cowpen Royalty Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/88 Creation dates: c.1904 Scope and Content Valuations of Farnacres coal and fireclay, Baldwin Flatts and Emery Crook and Heaton Coal Royalties and Springwell Stone Quarry, [for Lord Ravensworth's probate] Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/107 Creation dates: 7 March 1904 Scope and Content Valuation of West Sleekburn Royalty Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/110 Creation dates: 7 April 1904 Scope and Content Estimate of expenditure for Bedlington Collieries including electric lighting and sinking pits at Barrington and Bomasund Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/113 Creation dates: 16 May 1903 - 14 May 1904 Scope and Content Calculations of tentale rents due from the Bedlington Coal Co to Countess Ravensworth, for West Sleekburn Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/115 Creation dates: nd. [c. 1904] Scope and Content Copies of parts of NRO 3410/Wks/67 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/126 Creation dates: 8 Aug, 26 Sept 1904 Scope and Content Amended valuations of the Cowpen Royalty sent to Charles Alderson Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/132 Creation dates: 9 Sept 1904 Scope and Content Summary of the valuations of mines on the Ravensworth Estate made for the probate of Henry, Lord Ravensworth Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/133 Creation dates: 14 April, 12 May 1905 Scope and Content 2 Letters from John G. Weeks to Sir A De Bock Porter re the building of a church at Sleekburn Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/138 Creation dates: 13 May 1905 Scope and Content Calculations of tentale rents due from the Bedlington Coal Co to the executrix of Athol, Earl of Ravensworth for West Sleekburn Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/139 Creation dates: c.1904 Scope and Content Valuation of Derwent Crook Royalty for Lord Ravensworth's probate Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/141 Creation dates: 13 May 1901 - 13 May 1905 Scope and Content Accounts of coal produced and sold and rent of the Longframlington Coal Co to Rev Edward Arkless Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/143 Creation dates: Aug 1905 Physical characteristics: Part missing. Scope and Content Letter to Lord [Ravensworth] re Derwent Crook Royalty Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/144 Creation dates: 13 Dec 1905 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to Sir W.H. Stephenson and H.W. Sample re Mr Stephenson's interest in Throckley Brick Works Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/146 Creation dates: 1904 - 1905 Scope and Content Accounts of royalty rents and tentale calculations for the Bedlington Coal Co, including Viscount Barrington's rents Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/152 Creation dates: 14 April 1906 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to Thomas Sample re Stakeford Bridge Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/154 Creation dates: 18 May 1906 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to Messrs Clayton and Gibson re coal available in Dunston Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/155 Creation dates: 23 June 1906 Scope and Content Statement showing the comparison of the estimate submitted to Miss Easton and the actual cost of work on St John's Church Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/156 Creation dates: 27 Oct 1906 Scope and Content Terms and conditions for a lease of Derwent Crook Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/157 Creation dates: 1904 - 1905 Scope and Content Statements of account of J.G. Weeks with the executors of Lord Ravensworth Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/159 Creation dates: 4 Nov 1907 Scope and Content Accounts for Mr Marley's waxwork entertainment at Bedlington Co-operative Hall Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/161 Creation dates: 10 Dec 1907 Scope and Content Letter from J.G. Weeks as agent to the Bedlington Coal Co to C. Williams, Director of Education re Barrington School Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/163 Creation dates: 10 March 1908 Scope and Content Valuation of the Tanfield Branch Railway, by John G. Weeks Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/164 Creation dates: 9 Nov 1908 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to Messrs Greenfield and Cracknell enclosing a draft proposal for a lease of Kenton Coal and Fireclay Mines Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/168 Creation dates: 26 Jan 1909 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to Lord [Ravensworth] re the extension of the area of Farnacres Royalty Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/170 Creation dates: 1 Feb 1909 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to S. Tate re a lease of Midgeholme Royalty Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/172 Creation dates: 1908 - 1909 Scope and Content Executors accounts for the estate of R.M. Weeks Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/173 Creation dates: 1900 - 1909 Scope and Content Statement of account of J.G. Weeks with Messrs Greenfield and Cracknell Kenton Colliery lease Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/174 Creation dates: March 1910 Scope and Content Terms and conditions proposed by the owners and workmen for working Bomasund Pit Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/176 Creation dates: 1910 Scope and Content Accounts of royalty rents and tentale calculations for the Bedlington Coal Co, including Viscount Barrington's rents Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/182 Creation dates: 16 May 1911 Scope and Content Statements of treasurers accounts for Choppington Church Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/184 Creation dates: 1911 Scope and Content Accounts of Viscount Barrington's royalty rents for The Bedlington Coal Co Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/187 Creation dates: 19 Feb 1912 Scope and Content Letter to Lord [Ravensworth] re the establishment of a by-product works at the Ravensworth Collieries Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/188 Creation dates: 26 Feb 1912 and nd Scope and Content 2 Letters from John G. Weeks to Messrs Greenfield and Cracknall re the valuation and lease of part of Kenton Royalty Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/190 Creation dates: 25 Oct 1912 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to William Johnson re the lease of Derwent Crook Royalty, Redheugh Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/192 Creation dates: 2 Dec 1912 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to Messrs Clayton and Gibson re a lease to the "Real" Syndicate Combination of Lord Northbourne's Royalty Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/194 Creation dates: 6 March 1913 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to W.E. Lishman re Kenton Royalty Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/195 Creation dates: 14 April 1913 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to Henry Armstrong a proposed sub-lease of part of the Kibblesworth Royalty to the Birtley Coal Co Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/197 Creation dates: May 1913 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to R. McKenna, M.P. Home Secretary re exemption of certain winding engines at Bedlington from the provisions of the Coal Mines Act 1911 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/199 Creation dates: 23 May 1913 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to William Johnson re an application by the Birtley Coal Co to drift into the Hutton Seam Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/203 Creation dates: 11 Dec 1913 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to Messrs Lewis and Lewis re the lease of Mr Montagu's Estate at Kenton Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/206 Creation dates: 22 Nov 9 Dec 1913 Scope and Content 2 Letters from William Cochrane Carr to J.G. Weeks re the lease of Montagu's Royalty at Kenton Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/207 Creation dates: 7 - 20 Feb 1914 Scope and Content 3 Letters between John G. Weeks, William Johnson and Henry Armstrong re the sub-lease of part of Kibblesworth Common Royalty to the Birtley Coal Co Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/211 Creation dates: 4 Aug 1914 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to Messrs Farrar re the valuation of Farnacres Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/213 Creation dates: 3 Nov 1914 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to C.D. Forster re the payment of benifits to miners from the Lord Lieutenants Fund Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/215 Creation dates: 11 Feb 1915 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to Lord Ravensworth re the sub-lease of a portion of Teams Royalty Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/216 Creation dates: 5 Jan - 2 June 1915 Scope and Content Timber accounts of Messrs W. Wear and the Bedlington Coal Co Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/219 Creation dates: 29 Jan 1916 Scope and Content Valuation of West Sleekburn Royalty Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/222 Creation dates: 14 Feb 1916 Scope and Content 2 Letters from John G. Weeks to Charles Alderson re the valuation of Cowpen Hall and Sidney's Royalties Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/224 Creation dates: 23 Feb 1916 Scope and Content Notes re a "Consummate Evaporative Condenser" at Bomasund Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/226 Creation dates: 22 June - 31 Dec 1915 Scope and Content Timber accounts as NRO 3410/Wks/216 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/228 Creation dates: 17 April 1916 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to Lord [Ravensworth] re the valuation of Birtley Detatched Royalties Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/230 Creation dates: 3 June 1916 Scope and Content Letter from John G. and R.J. Weeks to Charles Alderson re Sidney's Royalty valuation Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/231 Creation dates: 25 Aug 1916 Scope and Content List of cheques due to John George Weeks held by R.J. Weeks Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/233 Creation dates: Jan 1917 Scope and Content Report re the estimated capital expenditure required to maintain output and efficiency at the Bedlington Coal Company's collieries [by R.J.Weeks] Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/240 Creation dates: 8 July 1916 Scope and Content List of cheques and money received by the executors of J.G. Weeks Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/242 Creation dates: 4 Dec 1919 Scope and Content Letter from Richard J. Weeks to Charles Shortt, Kirby & Co re a lease of Farnacres Royalty Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/243 Creation dates: 11 June 1926 Scope and Content Letter from R.J. Weeks to the Special Commissioners of Income Tax re dividends Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/469 Creation dates: May 1914 Scope and Content Form of a presentation to Rev. R.J. Pearce, Vicar of Bedlington Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/471 Creation dates: 14 Feb 1911 Scope and Content Executors account of the estate of R.M.Weeks Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/472 Creation dates: 9 Jan 1911 Scope and Content Return re mineral rights duty for Lintz Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/473 Creation dates: 1 Feb 1905, 1 Feb 1904 Scope and Content Lintz rentals as NRO 3410/Wks/1 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/476 Creation dates: 12 Nov 1894 - 12 Nov 1895 Scope and Content Accounts of the Girls Friendly Society, Bedlington Branch, Mrs Weeks, Librarian Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/477 Creation dates: 1895 - 1899 Scope and Content Executors accounts of the estate of R.M. Weeks Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/490 Creation dates: 29 March 1898 Scope and Content Letter from John G. Weeks to C.H. Eden re Longframlington Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/494 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Inventories of furniture and effects [estate of R.M. Weeks] Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/4/499 Creation dates: 12 Nov 1895 - 12 Nov 1897 Scope and Content Girls Friendly Society accounts as NRO 3410/Wks/476 |
Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/5 Ashington Coal Company. Creation dates: 1945 Scope and Content Volume containing report on the collieries owned by the Ashington Coal Company, giving information on the operation of the collieries and including surface land workings plans and plans of haulage systems, May 1945 |
Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6 Bedlington Coal Company Creation dates: 1838 - 1946 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/1 Directors Reports, 1882 - 1946. Creation dates: 1882 - 1946 Extent and Form: Approx. 200 docs Physical characteristics: Manuscript and Typescript Scope and Content Bundle of quarterly and half-yearly reports to the directors of the Bedlington Coal Company re the conduct of their collieries, by John George Weeks, 1882 - 1914, Richard James Weeks, 1914 - 1942 and A.R. Lawson, 1942 - 1946, agents to the company Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/2 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 1838 - 1849, 1850 - 1860 Extent and Form: 2 vols Scope and Content Account books containing accounts of partner's investment, tradesmen's accounts, abstracts of sales and costs and statements of account for Bedlington and Barrington Collieries Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/3 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 20 - 30 June 15 - 29 Dec 1838 Extent and Form: 2 docs Scope and Content Pay bills for winning Bedlington Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/4 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: Feb 1840 Scope and Content Memoranda and accounts re the winning of Bedlington Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/5 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 9 Sept 1839 - 16 March 1840 Extent and Form: 3 docs Scope and Content Papers re the valuation of the late Thomas Greenwell's share in the Bedlington Collieries including a report by William Armstrong junior Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/6 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 19 March 1842 Scope and Content Pitmen's bond between the owners of Bedlington Colliery and their employees, giving names and marks of pitmen Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/7 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 22 May 1849 Scope and Content Letter from Charles Carr, Seghill to W. Anderson re the erection of a new staith, including leading and spoutage costs Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/8 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: July 1849 Scope and Content Agreement between the lessees of Bedlington and the lessees of Seghill, Cowpen and Hartley re transport of coal Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/9 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 16 May 1854 Scope and Content Apprenticeship indenture of Thomas Gray of Barrington to the Barrington Coal Company Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/10 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 9 Dec 1857 Scope and Content Apprenticeship indenture of William Telfer of Bedlington to the Barrington Coal Company Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/11 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 12 April 1862 Scope and Content Letter from Nicholas Wood to Jos. Davison re information required for the renewal of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners lease Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/12 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 1866 - 1909 Extent and Form: 40 docs Scope and Content Bundle of statements of accounts, working costs, vend and production for the Bedlington Collieries Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/13 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 2 Jan 1864, 1 Jan 1862 Extent and Form: 2 docs Scope and Content Abstracts of costs of the West Sleekburn Winning Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/14 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 12 May 1870 Scope and Content Lease from Viscount Barrington to Ridley Murray of land at Sleekburn Old Tilery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/15 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 25 Sept 1873 Extent and Form: 2 copies Scope and Content Report re alterations to work the Yard Coal and Plessey Seams at A Pit, Bedlington, including ventilation and drainage, with plan of surface arrangements, no scale Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/16 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 16 Nov 1876 Scope and Content Calculations showing the effect of laying in Bedlington Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/17 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 1 Nov 1878 Scope and Content Report re the effects of closing down D Pit Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/18 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 1880 - 1882 Extent and Form: 19 docs Scope and Content Bundle of papers re the installation of electric bells and telegraphs for the Bedlington Coal Company Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/19 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 19 April 1881 Scope and Content Report re the working of the Yard Seam in E Pit by the longwall method Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/20 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 1882 - 1905 Scope and Content Statement of account of water pumped in the Bedlington Collieries Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/21 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 20 Dec 1886 Scope and Content List of persons who received notice to quit at Doctor Pit, with reasons given Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/22 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 12 May 1887 Scope and Content List of persons taking part in disturbances Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/23 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: Dec 1887 - 23 Jan 1888 Extent and Form: 3 docs Scope and Content List of information required for a valuation, replies to queries including details of leases, royalties, coal remaining, sections of seams, production, engines, costs, establishment, housing and railway costs with valuation, by G.B. Forster Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/24 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 1888 Physical characteristics: Printed. Scope and Content Rules for Bedlington Colliery under the Coal Mines Regulation Act Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/25 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: c. 1888 - 1890 Extent and Form: 8 docs Physical characteristics: Printed. Scope and Content Bundle of election posters for Bedlingtonshire Local Board Elections, 1888 (3), 1890 and n.d. (4) Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/26 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 1891 and 1929 Extent and Form: 2 docs Physical characteristics: Printed. Scope and Content Articles of Association of the Bedlington Coal Company, under the Company's Act Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/27 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 1908 - 1909 Physical characteristics: Typescript Scope and Content Specifications and estimates for building 2 rows of workmen's cottages at Bomasund Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/28 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 14 Sept 1909 Physical characteristics: Printed form with manuscript details Scope and Content Return to the Northumberland Coal Owners Association re the supply of explosives to workmen Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/29 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 1910 - 1917 Physical characteristics: Printed. Scope and Content Estimates of costs for various capital projects at Bedlington Collieries Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/30 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 1910 - 1913 Extent and Form: 3 docs Scope and Content Agreements re wages and conditions at Bomasund and A Pit, Bedlington Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/31 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 1913 Extent and Form: 9 docs Scope and Content Bundle of papers re the comparison of 2 and 3 shift systems, including numbers required and housing needs Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/32 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 1913, 1922 Scope and Content Accounts of smart money and money paid in compensation for fatal accidents, 31 Dec 1913, with note re John Luke Hall, killed at Doctor Pit, 7 July 1922 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/33 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 1916 - 1917, 1919 - 1923, 1925 - 1927 Extent and Form: 10 docs Scope and Content Annual statements of coal produced and shifts worked at each fortnightly pay Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/34 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 1917 - 1927 Extent and Form: 8 docs Scope and Content Bundle of papers re the electricity supply to the Bedlington Collieries including correspondence with the Newcastle Electricity Supply Company and plan showing lines of proposed cables, scale 6": 1 mile Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/35 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: 21 Feb 1923 Scope and Content Letter from E.H. Carr to R.J. Weeks resigning as under-manager of Barrington Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/36 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Notes re methods of sinking A Pit, with sketch plan of pit Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/37 Colliery Papers, 1838 - 1923. Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Photograph of 6' pointed props drawn out of A Pit Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/38 Plans, 1892 - 1913. Physical characteristics: 44 x 100cm. fragile tracing paper, in 2 parts. Scope and Content Plan showing the position of pits on Bedlington Glebe farmed by Messrs Thomas Mason and George Stephenson, 1820 - 1830, with information re the sinking of the pits, 1826, no scale, compiled from information given by Thomas Mason, age 74, "who went over the ground with me... 24 Sept 1892" Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/39 Plans, 1892 - 1913. Creation dates: 10 May 1894 Physical characteristics: 39 x 60cm. Scope and Content Plan and sections of proposed alterations to pit row cottages at Bedlington, scale 8': 1" Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/40 Plans, 1892 - 1913. Creation dates: 19 Feb 1906 - 1 Feb 1909 Extent and Form: 4 docs Physical characteristics: 8 x 13cm. Scope and Content 4 Sketches of high and low pressure cylinders at West Sleekburn with specifications, no scale Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/41 Plans, 1892 - 1913. Physical characteristics: 25 x 25 cm. Scope and Content Plan of part of the workings in the Yard Seam, E Pit, [Bedlington], no scale "given me 4 Dec 1911" Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/42 Plans, 1892 - 1913. Creation dates: 1913 Physical characteristics: 19 x 80cm. Scope and Content Sketch plan of the ventilation system showing intakes and airways in the five quarter, Plessey, Low Main and Yard Seams, [Bedlington], no scale Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/43 Plans, 1892 - 1913. Creation dates: nd Physical characteristics: 35 x 45cm. Scope and Content Plan showing the position of shafts and drifts at A Pit, [Bedlington], no scale Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/44 Plans, 1892 - 1913. Creation dates: nd Physical characteristics: 32 x 20cm. Scope and Content Section of an undivided pit showing pumping and drainage arrangements to the Harvey, Plessey and Low Main Seams, no scale Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/45 Plans, 1892 - 1913. Creation dates: nd Physical characteristics: 60 x 70cm. Scope and Content Plan, sections and elevations of a proposed new hall for Barrington Institute for the Bedlington Coal Co, scale 8': 1" Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/46 Plans, 1892 - 1913. Creation dates: 1946 Scope and Content Chart showing estimated future output of the various seams worked by the Bedlington Coal Company, 1947 - 1971, drawn up under the Coal Industry Nationalization Act Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/6/47 Plans, 1892 - 1913. Creation dates: nd. c. 1946 Extent and Form: 12 plans Scope and Content Plans showing the area worked by the Bedlington Coal Company, plan of each seam showing workings and coloured to indicate projected future workings, including plans of the Plessey, High Main, Main, Low Main, Yard, Low Yard, Grey, Harvey, Upper Busty, Five Quarter and Upper Bensham Seams and unworked Low Busty, Three Quarter, Brockwell and Victoria, scale 6": 1 mile |
Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/7 Benwell Creation dates: 1881 - 1935 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/7/1 Creation dates: 2 May 1881 Scope and Content Report re the possibility of winning the lower seams at Benwell Colliery including details of previous workings, drainage and the erection of pumping engines, by William R. Cole Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/7/2 Creation dates: 1818 - 1890 Extent and Form: 4 docs Scope and Content Bundle of papers re pumping at Benwell including copy notes of John Buddle, 1818 - 1826, copy notes re engines, 1 Jan 1848 and 12 Aug 1863 and memoranda compiled from recollections of Tom Shanks and Joseph Towns, pitmen, 3 Aug 1887 - 29 July 1890 and note re Furnace Pit, 1890. All compiled c.1890 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/7/3 Creation dates: 1890 - 1900 Extent and Form: 113 letters Scope and Content Bundle of correspondence between J.G. Weeks and William Cochrane Carr, Benwell Colliery, re Benwell, particularly problems with water Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/7/4 Creation dates: 19 March - 4 July 1894 Extent and Form: 6 docs Scope and Content Specifications for a compound condensing horizontal tandem pumping engine at South Benwell and a pair of pumping quadrants including plans and sections of pumping arrangements, pumping quadrants and connecting rods, scales ¾": 1' and 1": 8' Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/7/5 Creation dates: 5 Aug 1896, 25 June 1897 Scope and Content Deed of arrangement between Mrs Isabella Carr and J.W. Pease Esq for working coal and fireclay under the Pendower Estate, with letter from Messrs Watson and Dondy to Messrs Clayton and Gibson Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/7/6 Creation dates: 22 Feb 1909 Scope and Content Valuation of Benwell Colliery including details of leases, pits, section of seams, available coal and capital expenditure required Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/7/7 Creation dates: 14, 17 Jan 1935 Scope and Content Letter from Sidney Bates, Mickley Collieries, to R.J. Weeks enclosing plan of workings and notes re lengths of drifts (not included), with reply by R.J. Weeks Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/7/8 Plans. Creation dates: 1 July 1890 Physical characteristics: 36 x 24cm. Scope and Content Section of Charlotte, Furnace and Paradise Pits, scale 1": 8 fath Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/7/9 Plans Creation dates: nd Physical characteristics: 22 x 24cm. tracing paper. Scope and Content Plan of Furnace Pit showing present and proposed drifts, Scale 2ch: 1" Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/7/10 Plans Creation dates: nd Physical characteristics: 33 x 32cm, tracing paper. Scope and Content Incomplete sketch plan folded with NRO 3410/Wks/9, scale 6ch: 1" |
Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/8 Farnacres Creation dates: 1901 - 1923 Scope and Content Papers re workings of the Dunston and Garesfield Colliery Company Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/8/1 Creation dates: 1901, 1907-1908 Extent and Form: 3 docs Scope and Content Copy lease from the Earl of Ravensworth and others to Philip Merlin Brutton and others of coal under lands at Farnacres, 31 Dec 1901, with letters to J.G. Weeks re Farnacres Colliery from F.J.Radford, 16 Sept 1907 and P.M. Brutton, Dunston and Garasfield Collieries, 29 Dec 1908 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/8/2 Creation dates: 1914 - 1915 Extent and Form: 19 docs Scope and Content Bundle of papers re the valuation of Farnacres including correspondence with Farrar and Co, solicitors, re the share of Mr F. Radford and part of a draft report and calculations for the valuation Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/8/3 Creation dates: 1918 - 1923 Extent and Form: 18 docs Scope and Content Bundle of statements of coal produced and royalty rent accounts for Farnacres Royalty with covering letters from the Dunston and Garesfield Collieries Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/8/4 Creation dates: 16 Oct 1919 - 4 April 1921 Extent and Form: 9 letters Scope and Content Bundle of correspondence re the renewal of the Farnacres Colliery lease Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/8/5 Creation dates: 1920 Scope and Content Draft lease from Lord Ravensworth to the Dunston and Garesfield Collieries of coal under lands at Farnacres Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/8/6 Plans. Creation dates: nd Physical characteristics: 120 x 70cm. Scope and Content Plan of workings in the Brockwell Seam from Norwood Pit, showing areas filled up Jan 1914 and March 1915, scale 25": 1 mile Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/8/7 Plans. Creation dates: nd Physical characteristics: 60 x 110cm. Scope and Content Plan of workings in the Three Quarter Seam from Norwood Pit, showing areas filled up March 1915 and Feb 1924. scale 1: 2,500 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/8/8 Plans. Creation dates: nd Physical characteristics: 75 x 60cm. Scope and Content Plan of workings in the Harvey Seam from Norwood Pit, with Farnacres Pit, scale 1: 2,500 |
Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/9 Hartley Creation dates: 1862 - 1947 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/9/1 Creation dates: c.1862 Extent and Form: 7 docs Scope and Content Bundle of papers re the Hartley Pit Disaster including copy of the Morpeth Herald, 25 Jan 1862, opinion re the cause of the collapse of the seam, 1 March 1862, drawings of the beam engine, 3 postcards showing Hartley Pit, Mill Pit, Seaton Sluice and the funeral of the victims and section of the pit from an articles in the Proceedings of the North of England Institute of Mining Engineers, n.d Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/9/2 Creation dates: 16 May 1929 Physical characteristics: Printed. Scope and Content Articles of association of Hartley Main Colliery Ltd as a public company Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/9/3 Creation dates: March 1943 - Nov 1947 Physical characteristics: Approx 140 docs. Scope and Content Bundle of reports, correspondence, minutes, balance sheets and statements of accounts of directors meetings of the Hartley Main Collieries Ltd, of which R.J. Weeks was a director and the Seaton Burn and Hartley Main Compensation Trust Fund |
Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/10 Hetton Coal Company Creation dates: 1827 - 1833 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/10/1 Creation dates: 24 Feb 1827 Scope and Content Letter from John Watson to Mr Forster granting leave to work the pillars in Mr Fox's coal in the Hutton Seam, Hetton Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/10/2 Creation dates: 27 Sept 1827 Scope and Content Investigation into the affairs of Hetton Colliery including wage bills, working costs, rents, production, engine costs and waggonways, by Mr Easton and Matthias Dunn Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/10/3 Creation dates: 30 Nov 1827 Scope and Content Report re Hetton Colliery including working methods, pillar working, rolley ways, pumping and haulage engines, waste keeping, produce and costs, by Mr Easton and Matthias Dunn Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/10/4 Creation dates: Nov 1827 Scope and Content Draft of above report Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/10/5 Creation dates: March 1831 Scope and Content Draft valuation of Hetton Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/10/6 Creation dates: 1830 - 1831 Scope and Content Investigation into the state and prospects for Hetton Colliery including Elemore with abstracts of costs and valuations, by Matthias Dunn and George Hunter, Feb 1831 with valuations 31 Dec 1830 and 30 June 1831 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/10/7 Creation dates: 30 June 1831 Scope and Content Valuation of the lessees interest in Hetton Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/10/8 Creation dates: Feb 1832 Scope and Content Draft letter to the Hetton Coal Co recommending improvements in working practices [from Matthias Dunn] Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/10/9 Creation dates: 1832 Scope and Content Valuations of the Hetton Coal Company property including Elemore and Eppleton, by Matthias Dunn, Feb 1832 with revised valuation, 12 July 1832 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/10/10 Creation dates: 12 July 1832 Scope and Content Copy of revised valuation Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/10/11 Creation dates: 31 July 1832 Scope and Content Valuation of colliery leases and other property of the Hetton Coal Company, by Matthias Dunn and George Hunter Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/10/12 Creation dates: 1832 Scope and Content Supplementary valuation of Hetton properties, by Matthias Dunn and George Hunter Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/10/13 Creation dates: 4 June 1833 Scope and Content Letter from Arthur Mawbray to Messrs Dunn, Hunter and Forster requesting an additional valuation of Hetton |
Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/11 Kenton Creation dates: 1803 - 1943 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/11/1 Creation dates: 1803 - 1809 Extent and Form: 4 docs Scope and Content 4 Pitmen's bonds for working Kenton and Coxlodge Collieries between Joseph Liddle (1) and Joseph Knowsley and William Chapman (3) and their pitmen, giving names and marks of pitmen Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/11/2 Creation dates: 1900 - 1913 Extent and Form: 28 letters Scope and Content Bundle of correspondence of J.G. Weeks with Greenfield and Cracknall, solicitors re Kenton Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/11/3 Creation dates: 4 Feb 1901 Scope and Content Report re East Kenton Royalty, by G.B. Forster, T.E. Forster jun. and J.G. Weeks, including 2 plans, scale 6": 1 mile Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/11/4 Creation dates: 17 Nov 1909 Scope and Content Lease from the trustees of Andrew Montague to W.C. Carr of coal and fireclay under Kenton Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/11/5 Creation dates: 1910 - 1942 Extent and Form: 29 docs Scope and Content Bundle of statements of royalty rents from the Elswick Coal Company and William Cockrane Carr for coal worked out of Kenton Royalty Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/11/6 Creation dates: 1912, 1916 - 1917 Extent and Form: 4 docs Scope and Content Bundle of correspondence with Lewis and Lewis and calculations re the valuation of James F. Montague's life interest in Kenton as in 1912 and re succession duty, 1916 - 1917 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/11/7 Creation dates: 1917 Scope and Content Draft lease from J.F. Montague to William Cochrane Carr of coal and fireclay under Kenton Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/11/8 Creation dates: nd. c.1920 Scope and Content Copy lease from J.F. Montague to William Cochrane Carr of coal and fireclay under Kenton including plan of lands leased, scale 6": 1 mile Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/11/9 Creation dates: 1922 - 1943 Physical characteristics: Approx 250 letters and papers. Scope and Content Bundle of correspondence of R.J.Weeks with Withers and Co, Lewis and Lewis, W. Cochrane Carr and others re Montague's Royalty of Kenton Colliery, including leases to and workings by the Elswick Coal Company and William Cochrane Carr Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/11/10 Creation dates: Oct 1927 Physical characteristics: 23 x 48cm, tracing paper. Scope and Content Plan of the Kenton Park Estate, showing proposed houses and gardens, old shaft, line of the burn and areas of subsidence, by Messrs Newcombe and Newcombe, 23 Eldon Square Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/11/11 Creation dates: nd. c 1927 Physical characteristics: 60 x 100cm. Scope and Content Plan of the proposed new roads and sewers for Kenton park Estate, property of James F. Montague, giving names of the owners of the properties, by Newcombe and Newcombe, scale 40': 1" Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/11/12 Creation dates: nd Physical characteristics: 26 x 34cm. Scope and Content Plan of Kenton Royalty north and south of the dyke showing workings in the Beaumont Seam and Benwell Goaf, scale 6": 1 mile |
Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/12 Lintz Colliery Creation dates: 1804 - 1950 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/12/1 Creation dates: 1855 - 1913 Scope and Content Statement of gross royalty rents for Anne Pit, Lintz Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/12/2 Creation dates: Dec 1869 Scope and Content Valuation of Lintz Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/12/3 Creation dates: 12 Dec 1913 Scope and Content Letter from Barbara Mitchell Innes to J.G. Weeks agreeing to the proposal for his son to share the agency for Lintz Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/12/4 Creation dates: 29 March - 13 April 1923 Extent and Form: 4 docs Scope and Content 3 Letters between R.J. Weeks, R.J. Aynsley and Messrs Clayton and Gibson re the sale of land at Toft Garth Farm to Messrs Bowes including plan of the estate, with reference giving acreages and cultivation, scale 25": 1 mile Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/12/5 Creation dates: 3 Jan 1950 Physical characteristics: Typescript Scope and Content Letter from D.W.H. Crocker to R.J. Weeks re the manufacture of fences on the Lintz Estate Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/12/6 Physical characteristics: 65 x 50cm. Scope and Content Plan of the Lintz Estate, property of Thomas Selby, giving field names and acreages, scale 4ch: 1", copied from a survey taken 1776 with allotments added by M. Wheatley, 1804 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/12/7 Creation dates: 1 March 1844 Physical characteristics: Printed. Scope and Content Particulars of sale and plan of the Lintz Estate with reference giving field names and acreages, no scale Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/12/8 Creation dates: 18 Dec 1869 Physical characteristics: Printed. Scope and Content Particulars of sale of Lintz Colliery including fire brick and coke works and stock with plan showing freehold and leasehold lands held, scale 8ch: 1", to be sold Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/12/9-12 Creation dates: 1874, 1879 and nd Scope and Content 4 Plans of workings in the Brass Thrill, Busty Bank and Brockwell seams from Lintz Colliery, scales 2ch: 1" |
Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/13 Newton Colliery Creation dates: 1859 - 1871 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/13/1 Creation dates: 1866 - 1869 Scope and Content Note of coal sold from Newton Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/13/2 Creation dates: 25 Feb - 23 Dec 1870 Extent and Form: 12 Letters Scope and Content 12 Letters between W. Nicholson, Matthew Liddle, S.F. Widdrington and William Pattinson re Newton Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/13/3 Creation dates: 21 Oct 1870 Scope and Content Minutes re Newton Colliery including workings from 1848, description of pit, engines, rents, production and establishment Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/13/4 Creation dates: Nov 1870 Scope and Content Estimate of the cost of working Newton Colliery pumping engine Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/13/5 Creation dates: Dec 1870 Scope and Content Estimate of wood used at Newton Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/13/6 Creation dates: 22 Dec 1870 Scope and Content Estimate of working costs for Newton Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/13/7 Creation dates: 1870 Scope and Content Statement of hay consumption at Newton Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/13/8 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Notes re Newton Colliery including description of the pit, engines and costs Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/13/9 Creation dates: 4 April 1871 Scope and Content Letter from W. Johnston to William Nicholson re coal north of Longhurst, 1871, with card to Mr Johnston Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/13/10 Creation dates: 1871 Scope and Content Statement of church and poor rates paid for Longframlington Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/13/11 Creation dates: 22 March 1871 Scope and Content Notes re the produce of an acre of coal Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/13/12 Creation dates: 1871 Scope and Content Memoranda re colliery rentals Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/13/13 Creation dates: 1859 Physical characteristics: 100 x 140cm. tracing paper. Scope and Content Plan of workings in Newton Colliery, detailed plan marking pits, air courses, rolley ways and water levels, giving some dates of workings from 1823, scale 3ch: 1" |
Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/14 Seghill Colliery Creation dates: 1932 - 1940 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/14/1 Creation dates: 1932 - 1936, 1940 Scope and Content Bundle of files containing annual balance sheets, profit and loss accounts and reports by the agent to the directors of Seghill Colliery Ltd Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/14/2 Creation dates: nd Physical characteristics: Copy, typescript Scope and Content Copy of an agreement between 1. William Rastall of Newark and George Colpitts of Killingworth, 2. Sir Lancelot Allgood of Nunwick, 3, Thomas Davidson for Sir Francis Blake for the purchase of the Manor and Estate of Seghill, 3 Feb 1777 |
Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/15 Wallsend and Hebburn Coal Company Creation dates: 1891 - 1950 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/15/1 Creation dates: 24 Feb, 27 Aug 1891 Physical characteristics: Printed. Scope and Content Report for the Tyne Coal Company re Wallsend and Hebburn Collieries including royalties, description of workings, sections of seams and recommendations as to possible future work by abandoning the northern royalties and working the south side of the river or draining the waste and opening out the shafts on the north side to work the pillars, by G.B. Forster and T.E. Forster jun Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/15/2 Creation dates: 5 April 1905 Scope and Content Report re the management of Wallsend and Hebburn for 1904, including drainage measures and the introduction of mechanical haulage, by R.S. Anderson Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/15/3 Creation dates: 23 June 1923 Extent and Form: 5 docs Physical characteristics: Printed and typescript Scope and Content Bundle containing papers for the meeting of the Wallsend and Hebburn Coal Company including agents and fitters reports, balance sheets and directors report Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/15/4 Creation dates: 11 July 1935 Physical characteristics: Printed Scope and Content Brochure prepared for a visit of the Institution of Mining Engineers to the Wallsend and Hebburn Coal Company including history of the workings at Wallsend and detailed description of the coal preparation plant at Rising Sun Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/15/5 Creation dates: Jan 1945 Scope and Content Note of coal supplied to workmen and sub-tenants Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/15/6 Creation dates: 28 June, 4 July 1950 Scope and Content 2 Letters from Messrs Clayton and Gibson to R.J. Weeks re the death of Mr Rushforth and the effects on the affairs of the Wallsend and Hebburn Coal Co |
Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16 Miscellaneous Collieries Creation dates: 1840 - 1945 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/1 Creation dates: 1840 - 1848 Extent and Form: 3 docs Scope and Content Tables showing lists of collieries, engineers, chain and boiler makers, ships smiths, iron founders, ship builders and railway contractors with annual amounts (purpose not specified) Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/2 Creation dates: 16 Aug 1841 Scope and Content Report re explosion at Thornley Colliery, by Thomas Crawford and George Hunter Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/3 Creation dates: 7 July 1860 Scope and Content Minutes re a pumping engine at Emma Pit, Townley Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/4 Creation dates: 1 Nov 1862 Scope and Content Report re Barmoor and Quarry Drift workings, Townley Seam, including abstracts of drainage costs, estimates of working costs and ventilation Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/5 Creation dates: 5 June 1863 Scope and Content Order by Mr Justice Mellor confirming Mr Simpson as arbitrator in the case of Mickley Colliery v. Mickley Township Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/6 Creation dates: 1868 - 1871 Scope and Content Table showing costs per ton of coal from Gawber and Gawber Hall Collieries, Yorkshire Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/7 Creation dates: 5 Jan 1871 Scope and Content Valuation and estimates of working costs for Pegswood Colliery, by Henry Richardson Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/8 Creation dates: 1887, 1914 Extent and Form: 4 docs Scope and Content Papers re the rating of "laid in" collieries in the Morpeth District, including a resolution, 1887 and notes and letter from H.W. Sample, 1914 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/9 Creation dates: 16 Oct 1872 Scope and Content Letter from William Johnson to J.F. Jones re the boiler at Capheaton Colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/10 Creation dates: 25 July 1879 Physical characteristics: Plan 34 x 64cm. Scope and Content Estimate for the installation of an electric bell at Harton Colliery by Reid and Co for Harton, St Hilda, Boldon and Westoe Colliery Co, including plan, scale 2ch: 1" Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/11 Creation dates: 6 July 1880 Physical characteristics: Plan 35 x 30cm. Scope and Content Estimate for the installation of an electric bell into Boldon Upcast Shaft by Reid and Co for G. May, Harton Coal Co including plan, no scale Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/12 Creation dates: 1887 - 1888 Extent and Form: 4 docs Scope and Content 8Statements of amounts due from the N.E. Railway for coal left under the bridge at Brandon and profits on Brandon A Pit, by Straker and Love Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/13 Creation dates: 21 Sept - 19 Oct 1889 Scope and Content Cost sheets for coal and coke produced at Brancepeth Colliery, by Straker and Love Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/14 Creation dates: 1737, 1891 Scope and Content Section of strata in Denton Engine Pit, 1737 "extracted from Mr Watson's books", with letter from Thomas W. Benson, 9 April 1891 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/15 Creation dates: 1891 Physical characteristics: 42 x 73cm. Scope and Content Specification for a proposed horizontal pumping engine at Eltringham Colliery, including plan and section, scale 3": 8' Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/16 Creation dates: Jan 1898 Scope and Content Valuation of Mickley Colliery by G.B. Forster and J.G. Weeks Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/17 Creation dates: 30 June 1905 Scope and Content Valuation of Derwent Crook Colliery for Lord Ravensworth's probate Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/18 Creation dates: Jan 1909 Physical characteristics: Plan 53 x 66cm. Scope and Content Detailed reports re Burradon and Weetslade and Hazelrigg Collieries including working methods, establishment, underground conditions, haulage, surface arrangements and recommendations re cost savings and improved working methods and estimate of expenditure, with plan marking the royalties and pits and section of seams, scale 32ch: 1" Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/19 Creation dates: 4 Aug - 11 Sept 1909 Scope and Content Vend and cost sheet for Cowpen Coal Co Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/20 Creation dates: Oct 1910 Scope and Content Valuation of Windmill Hill Farms, Choppington Station, including plan giving acreages and marking brickworks and areas of pillars and goaf, 21 Oct 1910, with note that land sold at auction to Northumberland County Council, 25 Oct 1910 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/21 Creation dates: 1910 Scope and Content Notebook containing notes on collieries in Yorkshire and Lancashire visited by R.J. Weeks, Index at front Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/22 Creation dates: 1910 - 1913 Extent and Form: 7 letters Scope and Content Bundle of correspondence of R.J. Weeks with the bursar of Balliol College, Oxford and R.J. Ainsley re the valuation of Balliol College lands at Benton Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/23 Creation dates: 1912 Extent and Form: 14 docs Scope and Content Bundle of Correspondence and legal papers re a case of the Lofthouse Coal Company v. Henry Ogden re a dispute as to whether the colliery lies within the Eastern or Western District which affects rates of pay, including the evidence of R.J. Weeks Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/24 Creation dates: Jan 1945 Scope and Content Statement of workmen's coal costs for the Netherton Coal Co, 1939 - 1944 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/25 Creation dates: 5 June 1945 Physical characteristics: Typescript Scope and Content Reply by Backworth Colliery Co to Ministry proposals re the management of the colliery Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/26 Creation dates: nd Physical characteristics: Printed proof. Scope and Content Specifications and form of tender for sinking two shafts at Sherwood Colliery, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire for the Sherwood Coal Co Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/27 Creation dates: 18 Feb 1858 Physical characteristics: 35 x 100cm, tracing paper. Scope and Content Section of the Brockwell Seam at Emma Pit, Townley Colliery scale 1 yd: 1", 2': 1" Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/28 Creation dates: 10 Nov 1859 Scope and Content Section of a levelling at Townley Seam, scale 16 yds: 1" Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/29 Creation dates: 2 March 1860 Physical characteristics: 48 x 60cm, printed by M and M.W. Lambert, Lithographer. Scope and Content Plan of Burraden Colliery at the time of the explosion marking workings and ventilation courses with sections of the main air returns to the furnace, scale 4ch: 1" Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/30 Creation dates: 24 Nov 1911 Physical characteristics: 40 x 50cm. printed. Scope and Content Plan and elevation of the Semet Solway Coke Ovens at Brancepeth from the Colliery Guardian, no scale Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/31 Creation dates: 2 May 1913 Physical characteristics: 38 x 52cm, printed. Scope and Content Plan and section of a washery and by-product coke oven installation at Holmewood Colliery, supplement to the Iron and Coal Trades Review, no scale Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/32 Creation dates: 15 March 1913 Physical characteristics: 22 x 55cm. Scope and Content Sections of Hills Flat, Harvey Seam, various scales, by George Aitchison Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/33 Creation dates: nd Scope and Content Drawing and explanation of the workings of Savery's Fire Engine Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/34 Creation dates: 1852, nd Physical characteristics: 30 x 40cm, tracing paper. Scope and Content Plan of unidentified workings showing the boundary line of 1852, water levels, coke ovens and Mr Wrightson's ground, no scale, n.d Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/35 Creation dates: nd Physical characteristics: 22 x 30cm, tracing paper. Scope and Content Plan of unidentified workings near Thorp's School, no scale Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/36 Creation dates: nd Physical characteristics: 40 x 90cm, Printed. Scope and Content Plan, sections and elevations of coal shipping methods at Tyne Dock, various scales Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/16/37 Creation dates: nd Physical characteristics: 22 x 28cm. Printed. Scope and Content Plan and section of unidentified machinary at Robert Middleton, Sheepscar Foundary, Leeds, no scale |
Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17 Miscellaneous Colliery and Other Papers Creation dates: 1825 - 1955 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/1 Creation dates: 8 March 1825 Scope and Content Agreement by Christopher Clarkson to work at chain bolt rings for Robert Laycock and Sons, Winlaton Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/2 Creation dates: 14 Nov 1834 Scope and Content Agreement between John Gregson and Mary Ann Davison re the purchase of a house at Burdon Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/3 Creation dates: 1853, 1904 Scope and Content Letter from Mr Easton offering to sell his colliery shares, 7 Sept 1853, with note "sent to me by Mr Charles Henderson, 12 Nov 1904" Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/4 Creation dates: 30 Oct (no year) Scope and Content Letter from Mr [? Mayfair], Museum of Economic Geology to James Easton Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/5 Creation dates: April 1860 - April 1862 Scope and Content Note of drainage costs of Mr Wrightson's farms at Mickley Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/6 Creation dates: 6 Sept 1877 Scope and Content Declaration by John Easton and others to James Haswell as to vendor's liability for subsidence Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/7 Creation dates: 1879 Extent and Form: 7 docs Scope and Content Bundle of correspondence and minutes of meetings of the stint holders on Ryton Willows Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/8 Creation dates: 2 Dec 1891 Scope and Content Valuation of railways in the Tynemouth Rural Sanitory Authority for rating purposes, by Messrs Hedley, with letter from the Tynemouth Union to J.G. Weeks Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/9 Creation dates: 1925, 2 Feb - 1 Aug 1828 Extent and Form: 4 docs Physical characteristics: Typescript Scope and Content Minutes of a conference of the Central Valuation Committee and the Coal Mining Association, report by the County Valuation officer and minutes of a committee to consider the effects of the Rating and Valuation Act Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/10 Creation dates: March 1943 Extent and Form: 10 letters Scope and Content Bundle of correspondence of R.J. Weeks re Coal Owners Association business Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/11 Creation dates: 1944 Physical characteristics: Typescript Scope and Content Paper criticising the effects of legislation on the coal industry Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/12 Creation dates: Nov 1955 Extent and Form: 4 letters Scope and Content Correspondence of R.J.Weeks re the presentation of a prize by Professor Ritson to the N.E.I.M.M.E Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/13 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 1857-1858, 1873 Extent and Form: 2 docs Scope and Content Sections of Mines Inspectors Reports for the Northern District, by Matthias Dunn, 1857 - 1858 and G.W. Southern, 31 Dec 1873 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/14 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 17 Oct 1857 Scope and Content Report re the Jubilee Testimonial of Archdeacon Thorp at Ryton, from the Newcastle Journal Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/15 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 1859 - 1860 and 1861 - 1862 Extent and Form: 2 docs Scope and Content Accounts of coal, culm and cinders imported into London Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/16 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 15 July 1861 Scope and Content Minutes of a meeting before the House of Commons General Committee on Railway and Canal Bills and terminal charges, issued by the Mining Institute of Great Britain Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/17 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 4 Feb 1862 - June 1864 Extent and Form: 6 docs Scope and Content Minutes of General Meetings of the Coal Trade Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/18 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 1863 Scope and Content Pitmen's bond, not completed Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/19 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 1879 - 1913 Scope and Content Return showing comparison of costs Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/20 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: Jan 1891 Scope and Content Price list for Evans Duplex Steam Pumps and Cornish Sinking Pumps Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/21 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 19 Nov 1904 Scope and Content Table of wages agreed between the Durham Miners Association and Durham Coal Owners Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/22 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 15 Nov 1905 Scope and Content Brochure re a visit by the N.E.I.M.M.E. to Dawdon Colliery including description of the colliery and section of seams Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/23 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 10 July 1906 Scope and Content Brochure for the opening of the High Level Railway Bridge including plans, photographs and description of the building of the railway, reprinted from the Railway Gazette Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/24 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 22 March, 2 April 1912 Scope and Content Pamphlet entitled The Poor Law and the Coal Strike by the editors of the Poor Law Officers Journal, with newspaper cutting re pamphlet Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/25 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 6 Feb 1918 Scope and Content Copy of the Coal Mines Control Agreement (Confirmation) Act Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/26 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 9 Feb 1918 Extent and Form: 5 copies Scope and Content Memoir of John George Weeks, by R.J.Weeks, offprint from the Transactions of the N.E.I.M.M.E. Vol LV pp72-75 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/27 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 27 March 1925 Scope and Content Table plan for the N.E.I.M.M.E. dinner Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/28 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 13 Jan 1928 Scope and Content Notice of the United Molasses Company re shares Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/29 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 17 July 1930 Scope and Content Circular re the Railway, Valuation for Rating Act, 1930 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/30 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 2 March 1935 Scope and Content Menu for the annual dinner of the Armstrong College Mining Society Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/31 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: c.1939 - 1960 Scope and Content Bundle of press cuttings mainly re R.J. Weeks and the Weeks family including and invitation to and photograph of the opening of the Bedlington Aged Miners Home, 1939 Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/32 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: June 1944 Scope and Content Pamphlet containing a tribute to William Hogg, treasurer of the Northumberland Miners Association on his retirement Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/33 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 15 Jan 1947 Scope and Content Menu for a dinner at Claridges for a presentation to Sir Evan Williams, with list of guests Reference: NRO 3410/Wks/17/34 Printed papers, mainly re the Coal Trade and N.E.I.M.M.E. 1858 - 1962. Creation dates: 14 Nov 1955 Scope and Content Menu for a luncheon held for the final meeting of the Northern District Valuation Board |