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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.

Number 7 underground Number 7 underground Number 7 underground Number 7 underground Number 7 underground

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

No.3 InclineGoing Home time at Incline No.3 Shaft No.16 looking south Incline No.3 from shaft 16 Mine tub No.12 Shaft with No.3 incline in background  No.3 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.

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Norden Mines September 1974

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

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You can just make out the Pit Heads of Number 3,12 and 14. Also the last one shows the large area of pits that have now been backfilled and landscaped.


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