The John Bargrave Collection
Benwell
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, Europe
No image has been attached.View Larger MapDescription of institution: An area in the West End of Newcastle upon Tyne. Early in the 17th century, Benwell was split into smaller estates which were bought by the Shafto and Riddell families who were merchant families interested in exploiting the coal reserves on the banks of the Tyne.
Benwell Colliery was opened in 1766 and operated until 1938. URL:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benwell Location contains: Benwell Colliery (Mine or Quarry)