Web23. aug 2012 · Built by Francis Thompson in 1791 for Oakerthorpe Colliery near Derby and re-erected at Pentrich Colliery in 1841. The cylinder is 51.25" bore and the stroke was 7'. It could raise 220 gallons per minute through 360' at 8 strokes per minute - equivalent to 25 horsepower. The iron beam is a later replacement of the wooden original. This is the … Web1896. 1896. 1917. Pentrich engine house. Derbyshire. 1841 Francis Thompson (1747-1809) built an atmospheric engine at Oakerthorpe Colliery in 1791 which was subsequently moved to Pentrich Colliery (for a description of the engine as it was seen in the early 20th century see The Engineer 1917/01/19 ). See Also Loading... Sources of Information
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WebThe hospital was built after the death of a miner injured at Pentrich Colliery, who did not survive the road journey to Derby in time for treatment. The Ripley Hospital League of Friends has been an active fund-raising group … WebCatalogue description Pentrich colliery, Derbyshire. Photographs described at item level. Ordering and viewing options This record has not been digitised and cannot be downloaded. You can order records in advance to be ready for you when you visit Kew. You will need a joyce pixley in va
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WebThe Newcomen type atmospheric engine was built by Francis Thompson in 1791 for Oakerthorpe Colliery near Derby and re-erected at Pentrich Colliery in 1841. The cylinder is 51.25" bore and the stroke was 7'. It could raise 220 gallons per minute through 360' at 8 strokes per minute - equivalent to 25 horsepower. Weba simulated map showing the immediate vicinity of Pentrich Colliery list of collieries/pits etc. near to Pentrich Colliery Credits Sources: 1854 Mines Inspectors Report, by Charles Morton, H.M. Inspector of Mines; 1860 Mines Inspectors Report, by John Hedley, H.M. Inspector of Mines; WebPentrich Colliery is believed to have been worked from the 1750s, closing in 1946 as nationalisation came in. It's seen here c1930. joyce platfoot