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Davy and Stephenson: The Invention of the Miners’ Safety Lamp

by Penbal Wizard
3 February 20264 February 2026

By Thomas Bainbridge Coal was the lifeblood of the burgeoning industrial might of England. Across the nation, men toiled deep underground in the pitch darkness, smashing and… Read More »Davy and Stephenson: The Invention of the Miners’ Safety Lamp

Dimensons of a horse drawn coal waggon with staithes in the background

The Waggonways, Geordie Stephenson and Dial Cottage

by Luan Hanratty
16 February 20235 July 2024
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The Waggonways are a hidden gem of North Tyneside. People typically flock to the area to visit the coast, but few explore some of the… Read More »The Waggonways, Geordie Stephenson and Dial Cottage