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Wm. Benson & Sons Ltd.
Warning: This is not intended to be an exhaustive history of the company, but an
indication of the changes of ownership and the links between companies and directors in
those companies. Only collieries, pits etc. in the North of England are shown - the
company may own other properties etc. outside this area and there may have been other
changes of ownership etc. for which we currently do not have details.
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Collieries/Mines Owned
| | | Employees | |
| Name of Mine | Locality | Manager | Under | Above | |
| | | ground | ground | |
| Coatlith Hill Quarry | Alston | | 5 | 1 | |
| Fourstones Quarry | Fourstones | | 19 | 8 | |
Company Details
| Registered Office: | Collingwood Buildings, Collingwood Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne |
| Class of Coal: | Gas, Manufacturing |
| Other Minerals Worked: | Fireclay |
| Source: 1923 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian. |
Company Directors
| Directors: | Benson, H. M. |
| | Gibson, J. A. |
| | Nicholson, W. E. |
| Secretary: | Gibson, J. A. |
Source: 1923 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
Collieries/Mines Owned
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Company Details
| Registered Office: | Akenside House, Newcastle-on-Tyne |
| Class of Coal: | Coking, Gas, Household, Steam |
| Other Minerals Worked: | Fireclay |
| Source: 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian. |
Company Directors
| Directors: | Bates, S., Prudhoe Grange, Prudhoe-on-Tyne |
| | Benson, W. A., Newbrough Hall, Fourstones-on-Tyne |
| | Cookson, C., Milburn House, Newcastle-on-Tyne |
| | Elwes, G., Lt.-Col., Warwick Hall, Wetheral, Cumberland |
| | Lishman, R., 8 Alma Place, North Shields |
| Secretary: | Lishman, R. |
Source: 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
Collieries/Mines Owned
Company Details
| Registered Office: | Akenside House, Newcastle-on-Tyne |
| Source: 1937 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian. |
Company Directors
| Directors: | Bates, S., Prudhoe Grange, Prudhoe-on-Tyne |
| | Benson, W. A., Newbrough Hall, Fourstones-on-Tyne |
| | Cookson, C., Crescent House, Newcastle |
| | Elwes, G., Lt.-Col., Elsham Hall, Brigg, Linsc. |
| | Lishman, R., 8 Alma Place, North Shields |
| Secretary: | Lishman, R. |
Source: 1937 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
Company Details
| Registered Office: | Akenside House, Newcastle-on-Tyne |
| Class of Coal: | Coking, Gas, Household, Steam |
| Other Minerals Worked: | Fireclay |
| Source: 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian. |
Company Directors
| Directors: | Bates, S., Prudhoe Grange, Prudhoe-on-Tyne |
| | Benson, W. A., Newbrough Hall, Fourstones-on-Tyne |
| | Cookson, C., Crescent House, Newcastle-on-Tyne |
| | Cookson, J. C. B., Meldon Park, Mopeth |
| | Cookson, R. A., Sandhoe House, Hexham |
| | Elwes, G., Lt.-Col., Elsham Hall, Brigg, Lincs. |
| | Lishman, R., 8 Alma Place, North Shields |
| Secretary: | Lishman, R. |
Source: 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
Company Notes
This company is controlled by Mickley Coal Co. Ltd.
Source: 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
Collieries/Mines Owned
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| Name of Mine | Locality | Manager | Under | Above | |
| | | ground | ground | |
| Montagu Main | Scotswood | Geo. Whiteman | 570 | 152 | |
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Company Details
| Registered Office: | Akenside House, Sandhill, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1 |
| Source: 1947 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian. |
Company Directors
| Chairman: | Cookson, Clive, Crescent House, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1 |
| Managing Director: | Cookson, Clive, Crescent House, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1 |
| Directors: | Bates, Sidney, The Grange, Prudhoe-on-Tyne |
| | Benson, W. A., Newborough Hall, Fourstones-on-Tyne |
| | Cookson, J. C. B., Meldon Park, Morpeth |
| | Cookson, R. A., Sandhoe House, Hexham |
| | Elwes, R. G. G. J., Lt.-Col., Warwick Hall, Wetheral, Cumberland |
| | Glass, R. D., Akenside House, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1 |
| | Lishman, R., 8 Alma Place, North Shields |
| General Manager: | Glass, R. D., Akenside House, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1 |
| Secretary: | Lishman, R. |
| Fitter | Lishman, R. |
| Chief Engineer: | Tremble, J. |
| Agent: | Taylor, R. |
Source: 1947 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
- 1881 Mines Inspectors Annual Report
- 1888 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
- 1896 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, also available online at Peak District Mines Historical Society Ltd
- 1902 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
- 1914 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
- 1921 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
- 1922 List of Quarries - Government report from the Mines Department, from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
- 1923 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
- 1923 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
- 1925 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
- 1930 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
- 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
- 1934 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
- 1937 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
- 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
- 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory published by Louis Cassier Co. Ltd.
- 1947 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
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