Pit tubs
Introduction
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Pit tubs
Image: © Stanley Howe Taken: 6 Jun 2007
The rail borne mini coal-wagons that were once drawn underground by pit-ponies in the district (eg Mainsforth colliery). Here commemorating the town's heritage outside Ferryhill Town Hall.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.689248
Longitude
-1.555221