Ashington Collection

The Colliery, Ashington, Northumberland
The Colliery, Ashington, near Newbiggin-by-Sea, Northumberland, England. Date: 1909

England, Northumberland, Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum. Pit Head Winding Gear at the Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum near Ashington - Once a former coal pit

Oliver Kilbourn of Ashington, with one of his paintings. 2nd July 1991

Universal Social Club in Ashington, Northumberland. Circa 1997

Northern Social Club in Ashington, Northumberland. Circa 1997

Cissie Charlton, mother of Bobby and Jack Charlton pictured in the North East of England. The family lived in the Ashington area, Northumberland, but it is not confirmed this picture is in Ashington

Cissie Charlton, mother of Jack and Bobby Charlton, posed at home, proudly holding a framed photograph of her sons in the England football strips in the 1960s. Picture taken circa 24th February 1990

Northumberland County Technical College at Ashington, heard a series of readings and dramatised readings of Sid Chaplins work

Oliver Kilbourn, a former coal face worker at Ellington Colliery is the sole surviving founder member of what became known as the Ashington group of painters

Painter Oliver Kilbourn and his work. "I was a damn good miner. I liked the life
Painter Oliver Kilbourn and his work. " I was a damn good miner. I liked the life. You are battling against nature. Not just this nature all around, but what was laid down millions of years ago

Ashington Hirst County Middle School. December 1970

Colliery worker Spence Skillet Richardson has lived in Tenth Row, Ashington for more than 50 years. He was not the first person to find a house there, but he will certainly be the last to leave

Long rows of houses, Ashington. Circa 1961

Ashington Town Hall, Station Road. 24th March 1989

Football brothers Jack and Bobby Charlton are mobbed by crowds after leaving their mothers home, not long after helping England to win the World Cup for the first time. 18th August 1966

Horsham RH20 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Horsham RH20 3

Ashington Colliery early 1900's

County Map of Northumberland, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Christina Johnson with Jack Harrison and their competition paintings. Pitman artist Jack Harrison, the former deputy at Ashlington Colliery won second prize

Oliver Kilbourn (right), a former coal face worker at Ellington Colliery is the sole surviving founder member of what became known as the Ashington group of painters

One of the numbers by the Northumberland Youth Brass Band at the Ashington Festival was dedicated to author Sid Chaplin. Here the author (second left) listens to two members

Jackie Charlton and the Ashington football team with the AXA FA Cup. Jack chats to captain Mickey Bell. 1st September 1998

Jackie Charlton visits Ashington football team, pictured holding the AXA FA Cup. 1st September 1998

Northumberland NE63 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Northumberland NE63 9

BH Bournemouth, BH21 3
BH21 3

BA Bath, BA22 8
BA22 8

England, Northumberland, Woodhorn Colliery Museum
England, Northumberland, Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum. Pit Head Winding Gear at the Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum near Ashington - Once a former coal pit

The Eve Of Her Wedding by C. Watson Mill. First produced at the Miners Theatre in Ashington, on 13th May, in Sunderland on 27th May 1907

Village of Belsay, Northumberland, England
The Village of Belsay, Northumberland, England. On the right can be seen the Belsay Branch of the Ashington Industrial Co-operative Society Limited. Date: circa 1910s

The Wansbeck - Bothal Woods, Morpeth, Northumberland
The Wansbeck - Bothal Woods, Morpeth, Newcastle, near Ashington, Northumberland, England. Date: 1904

England, Northumberland, Lynemouth. Wind turbines / wind farm located near Ashington, owned and installation started by ScottishPower Renewables in 2011 - Completed in 2012

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Ashington, a town steeped in history and resilience, is nestled in the heart of Northumberland, England. Known for its rich mining heritage, it was home to The Colliery - a symbol of hard work and determination that shaped the lives of many. The Woodhorn Colliery Mining Museum stands as a testament to Ashington's past, preserving the stories and memories of those who toiled underground. It offers visitors a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by miners and their families during the early 1900s. One such miner was Oliver Kilbourn of Ashington, whose artistic talent shone through even amidst the darkness. On July 2nd, 1991, he proudly posed with one of his paintings - an embodiment of hope and creativity emerging from an industry defined by grit. In this close-knit community, social clubs like Universal Social Club and Northern Social Club provided solace after long days at work. Circa 1997 captures moments filled with laughter and camaraderie as friends gathered to unwind and share their joys and sorrows. Cissie Charlton, mother to football legends Bobby and Jack Charlton, found herself captured in photographs within these very streets. Her presence evokes pride not only for her sons' achievements but also for her own strength as she navigated life in this corner of North East England. Education played its part too; Northumberland County Technical College at Ashington served as a hub for knowledge seekers eager to broaden their horizons. Through readings that resonated deep within their souls, students were inspired to dream beyond coal dust-covered landscapes. Today marks another chapter in Ashington's story - one where change is embraced while honoring its roots. As we reflect on our past struggles alongside Oliver Kilbourn's enduring spirit at Ellington Colliery – now standing alone – we are reminded that resilience runs through our veins. Ashington may be more than just a name on a map.