In a message dated 18/04/2007 21:32:35 GMT Daylight Time, gwdlehigh@rcn.com writes: And does anyone know what colliery was there at that time and where was that? ___________________________________________________________ It was Wearmouth Colliery, in Monkwearmouth just to the north of the river. Sunderland Football Clubs Stadium of Light is on the site of the colliery. You can see that on the aerial photo as well. Regards Stan Mapstone