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Pithead Baths

Ravensworth (Betty and Ann)

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Colliery owners: Pelaw Main Collieries, Ltd.
Opening date: 26.2.38
Pithead Baths Capacity (number of men): 1,152
Pithead Baths surviving?
Contributor name(s): Andrew Cromar

Update from contributor Andrew Cromar: The baths were extended in 1940. According to multiple sources the baths occupied the current site of the Angel of the North. The site was reclaimed in 1989 and the following year was earmarked for a future landmark sculpture. Also known as Team Colliery.

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