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Priestman Collieries Ltd.
Registered in 1903
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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Company Details
| Registered Office: | Milburn House, Newcastle-on-Tyne |
| Class of Coal: | Coking, Gas, Manufacturing, Steam |
| 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
| Chairman: | Priestman, Francis, Shotley Park, Shotley Bridge |
| Managing Director: | Peile, Henry, C.B.E., D.Sc., Shotley Hall, Shotley Bridge |
| | Priestman, Francis, Shotley Park, Shotley Bridge |
| Directors: | Priestman, J. L., Shotley Park, Shotley Bridge |
| | Priestman, Lewis, Derwent Lodge, Shotley Bridge |
| General Manager: | Traill, R. M. |
| Secretary: | Knott, S. C. |
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.
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Company Notes
Registered – December 14, 1903, to acquire the Priestman Collieries, situate in co. Durham, and known as Victoria Garesfield, Waldridge, Chester South Moor, Lilley Drift, Blaydon Burn, Axwell Park and Blaydon Main. A new colliery is being opened up between Ravensworth and Whickham. Capital – £300,000, in 150,000 five per cent. cumulative preference and 150,000 ordinary shares of £1 each all the shares are issued and fully-paid. Accounts – Issued to shareholders only.
Source: Mining Manual & Mining Year Book for 1924
Collieries/Mines Owned
Collieries/Mines Owned
Company Details
| Registered Office: | Milburn House, Newcastle-on-Tyne |
| Seams Worked: | Tilley, Stonecoal, Five Quarter, Three Quarter, Brockwell, Barlowfield, Towneley, Victoria, Hutton, Busty, Low Main, Beaumont, Brass Thill |
| Power Used: | Electric, from Nort-Eastern Electric Supply |
| Annual Output: | 1,000,000 tons |
| Class of Coal: | Coking, Gas, Household, Manufacturing, 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
| Chairman: | Priestman, Francis, D.L., J.P., Shotley Park, Shotley Bridge |
| Joint Managing Director: | Peile, Henry, C.B.E., D.Sc., Broomshiels Hall, Satley, by Tow Law |
| | Priestman, Francis, Shotley Park, Shotley Bridge |
| Directors: | Peile, H. Haswell, Broomshiels Hall, Satley, by Tow Law |
| | Priestman, J. L., Shotley Park, Shotley Bridge |
| | Priestman, Lewis, Derwent Lodge, Shotley Bridge |
| | Pumphrey, C. E., "Ingram," Powburn, Northumberland |
| General Manager: | Peile, H. Haswell |
| Secretary: | Boag, H. |
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: | Milburn House, Newcastle-on-Tyne |
| Seams Worked: | Tilley, Stonecoal, Five Quarter, Three Quarter, Brockwell, Barlowfield, Towneley, Victoria, Hutton, Busty, Low Main, Beaumont, Brass Thill |
| Power Used: | Electric, from Nort-Eastern Electric Supply Co. Ltd. |
| Annual Output: | 1,000,000 tons |
| Class of Coal: | Coking, Gas, Household, Manufacturing, 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
| Chairman: | Priestman, J. L., Maj., Shotley Park, Shotley Bridge |
| Managing Director: | Peile, H. Haswell, The Mill House, North Side, Morpeth |
| | Priestman, J. L., Maj., Shotley Park, Shotley Bridge |
| Directors: | Henson, G. N., Comdr., Oakerland House, Hexham |
| | Peile, George H., 2 King's Bench Walk, Temple, London, E.C.4 |
| | Priestman, Lewis, Derwent Lodge, Shotley Bridge |
| | Pumphrey, C. E., Capt., West Bitchfield, Belsay, Northumberland |
| | Pumphrey, J. Moberley, The Two Queens, Cambo, Northumberland |
| General Manager: | Peile, H. Haswell |
| Secretary: | Harrison, B. E. |
| Agent: | Ridpath, T. 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.
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Company Details
| Registered Office: | Milburn House, Newcastle-on-Tyne |
| 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: | Priestman, J. L., Maj., M.C., D.L., Fallowfield, Wall, Hexham, Northumberland |
| Managing Director: | Peile, H. Haswell, Maj., Ogle Castle, Ponteland, Northumberland |
| | Priestman, J. L., Maj., M.C., D.L., Fallowfield, Wall, Hexham, Northumberland |
| Directors: | Henson, G. N., Comdr., Breamish House, Powburn, Northumberland |
| | Peile, G. H., Capt. , M.C., Springfield, Corbridge-on-Tyne |
| | Pumphrey, C. E., Capt. , M.C., West Bitchfield, Belsay, Northumberland |
| | Pumphrey, J. M., Maj., The Two Queens, Cambo, Northumberland |
| General Manager: | Peile, H. Haswell, Maj. |
| Secretary: | Harrison, B. E. |
| Agent: | Ridpath, T. 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.
- 1909 List of Mines - from Reid's Handy Colliery Guide
- 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.
- 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.
- Mining Manual & Mining Year Book for 1924
- 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.
- 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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