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Tirpentwys Colliery, film negative
Cornwell, John (Mr)
(photographer)
Black and white film negative showing Tirpentwys downcast headframe and engine house, 1975. The colliery closed in 1969 but was retained for pumping and ventilation. The unusual headframe was designed to work with a large vertical steam winding engine.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2009.3/898
Historical Associations
Association Type: Colliery
Place: Tirpentwys Colliery
Creation/Production
Acquisition
purchase, 20/1/2009
Measurements
Length
(mm): 64
Width
(mm): 63
Material
Film (photographic)
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