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Norden  Mines 

No. 6 Mine

Here are a selection of photographs taken in 2003 of Norden No. 6 Mine transshipment shed.

Main winch for pulling tubs up out of Mine. One of several hoppers that emptied into lorries waiting below The incline from the underground mine (Filled in) The main tub manovering area Photograph showing the typical construction of mine buildings - wood frame and metal corrugated sheets.Outside view of No.6  View of No.6 Mine looking across the fields View of No.6 mine looking down from the hill.

No.7 Mine

Here are a selection of photographs of underground at No.7 mine just before it closed.

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and a shot of No.7 mine in early 2003 with Norden Farm in background

View of No.7 mine looking down from the hill with Norden Farm behind.

Norden Mines in 1963 

The pictures below have been hiding in New Zealand and have been sent by Philip Hunt for use by the Mining Museum. Thank you Philip 
(The photos of Early Incline No.6 were first thought to be Incline Number 3. Chris Legg has pointed out that No.3 was sunk in 1944-5 and lasted for about 4 years. No.6 was sunk close to No.3 and hence the confusion. The first top works for No.6 incline shown here was for rail operation. This was then modified for lorry operation in 1970's. This was then replaced in the early 1980s with a top works suitable for the larger lorries that came into operation.)

Early No6 InclineGoing Home time at the Early Incline No6 Shaft No.16 looking south Early Incline No.6  from shaft 16 Mine tub No.12 Shaft with Early No.6 Incline in background  Early No.6 Incline Shaft No 16 looking North Saw Mill Loading Timber Looking West past the utility buildings towards shaft No.14 Looking towards East Hill across the A351 crossing Winding House Looking East towards Utility Buildings Track at No. 16 Shaft.

and Tony Legg has provided the shot of Number 12 mine.

Number12 mine. Vertical Shaft

Norden Mines September 1974

Mike Day has provided these 3 photographs taken from the hills.

Norden Pits From West Hill Sept 1974                          Norden Pits From West Hill Sept 1974                             Norden Pits From West Hill Sept 1974

You can just make out the Pit Heads of Number 5,6 and 12 in the left hand one (12 is just to the right of centre and 6 is to the left of centre and is the old shape. On the left edge of the picture is the spoil heap from 16, and just above and slightly right is 5, the original furthest extent of the clay line. 5 tunnel was collapsed by 1969.)

 In the centre photograph towards the left is Number 14. Towards the right is the compressor house, forge, foreman's office and other buildings

The last photograph shows the large area of pits that have now been backfilled and landscaped.


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