Bilston Collection

PIT PONIES / 1853
Working with horses in the Bradley Mine, near Bilston, Staffordshire [England]

Old Map of Bilston 1832
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Embossed Victorian mourning card, Mary Hickman
Embossed Victorian mourning card with a funerary monument. In Memory of Mary, relict of the late Job Hickman, of the Bilston Quarries, she departed this life, December 2nd, 1857, aged 73 years

Casting a roll for a rolling mill for steel rails, Bilston, Staffordshre, England. Engraving, 1870
865456 Casting a roll for a rolling mill for steel rails, Bilston, Staffordshre, England. Engraving, 1870.; (add.info.: Casting a roll for a rolling mill for steel rails, Bilston, Staffordshre)

Wolverhampton WV14 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wolverhampton WV14 0

Bilston Glen Pipe Band March Banner National
bilston, glen, pipe, band, march, banner, national, union, mineworkers, day, edinburgh, 1973, scottish, miners, gala, bagpipes, pipes, drum, tartan, history, historical, 10508863

Coal, Bradley Mine, near Bilston, getting out the Ten-Yard Coal in the Staffordshire Collieries (engraving)
5219107 Coal, Bradley Mine, near Bilston, getting out the Ten-Yard Coal in the Staffordshire Collieries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coal)

Bilston, 1879 (pen & ink on paper)
WAG451547 Bilston, 1879 (pen & ink on paper) by Fullwood, John (1854-1931); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Baths and Washhouses, Bilston, near Birmingham (engraving)
5213184 Baths and Washhouses, Bilston, near Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baths and Washhouses, Bilston, near Birmingham)

The Black Country, near Bilston (engraving)
2791555 The Black Country, near Bilston (engraving) by Warren, Henry (1794-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Country, near Bilston)

Midlothian EH25 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Midlothian EH25 9

Bradley coal mine, near Bilston, 1886. From Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining, and Engineering, volume I, by Charles Tomlinson

The Black Country near Bilston, Staffordshire, 1869. Artist: G Greatbach
The Black Country near Bilston, Staffordshire, 1869, showing a scene of heavy industry at night with smoking chimneys, fire from gas outlets and hot coals, with a wheeled engine to right

Bradley Coal Mine, Near Bilston, England In The 19Th Century. Getting Out The Ten Yard Coal In The Staffordshire Collieries. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

Statue in the High St. Bilston, West Midlands

Main Street, Bilston, Staffordshire
Main Street, Bilston, near Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Getting Coal Date: 1906

Under Town Hall, Bilston, Staffordshire
Under Town Hall, Bilston, near Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Old Colliery Workings & Miners Date: 1906

Bradley Coal Mine, near Bilston, England, from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts
KW468237 Bradley Coal Mine, near Bilston, England, from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (engraving) by English School

Sectional view of Radley coal mine, Bilston, Staffordshire, England, showing the engine house, head gear, and shaft leading to the mine which is being worked on a pillar (G) and Stall (H) system

Black Country near Bilston, Staffordshire, England, at night, showing glowing furnaces and chimneys belching smoke. Engraving from Staffordshire and Warwickshire Past

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Bilston: A Journey Through Time and History Step into the enchanting town of Bilston, where every corner tells a tale of its rich past. From the depths of coal mines to the vibrant beats of a marching band, this captivating place has seen it all. In 1853, pit ponies tirelessly worked in the underground tunnels, their strength and determination shaping Bilston's industrial landscape. The echoes of their hooves still resonate through time. An embossed Victorian mourning card belonging to Mary Hickman reminds us of the fragility and resilience that coexisted in this community. It serves as a poignant reminder of lives lived and lost within these streets. The Bilston Glen Pipe Band March Banner proudly waves high above heads during celebrations, symbolizing unity and heritage. Its vibrant colors breathe life into every event, connecting generations with music that transcends time. Travel back even further with an old map from 1832; its intricate details unfold stories long forgotten. It unveils how Bilston evolved over centuries, becoming an integral part of Staffordshire's collieries. Bradley Mine near Bilston emerges from history books through an engraving depicting miners extracting Ten-Yard Coal. Their unwavering dedication fueled not only households but also dreams for a better future. A pen & ink drawing from 1879 captures Bilston's essence - bustling streets filled with people going about their daily lives amidst rapidly changing times. This snapshot freezes moments forever etched in memory. Baths and Washhouses were vital communal spaces in Bilston near Birmingham; they provided solace amid hard work while fostering cleanliness and well-being for all residents—an engraving that showcases progress intertwined with compassion. Venture beyond borders to explore The Black Country near Bilston captured by G Greatbach in 1869—a mesmerizing artwork revealing landscapes shaped by industry yet retaining natural beauty at its core—a testament to human resilience harmonizing with nature itself.