MineArchiveExecutors of John Hargreaves
The Burnley coal company founded on the Reverend John Hargreaves' acquisition of most of the district's mineral leaseholds in 1797, trading under this name after his death. It sank Bank Hall Colliery between 1865 and 1869. The business passed by marriage to the Thursby family, Sir John Hardy Thursby of which gave Queen's Park to Burnley Corporation in 1888.
| Succeeded by | Hargreaves Collieries Ltd — Hargreaves Collieries Ltd was registered in 1933 to take over the Executors of John Hargreaves Ltd and two other companies (1933 Colliery Year Book via the Durham Mining Museum). |
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Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Hall Colliery | Lancashire | 1865–1947 |
| Burnt Hills Colliery | Lancashire | 1840–1920 |
| Gannow Colliery | Lancashire | 1856–1933 |
| Habergham Colliery | Lancashire | 1854–1933 |
| Reedley Colliery | Lancashire | 1879–? |
Record created: 3 September 2026 · Last researched: 3 September 2026