Perkins and Thackrah

The partnership that sank Wideopen Colliery north of Newcastle from 1825 and was still working it in 1844, selling its coal as 'Perkins' Wallsend'.

Also recorded asThackrah, Perkins & Co.

Mines operated

MineRegionYears
Wideopen Colliery Tyne and Wear 1825–?

Record created: 5 October 2026 · Last researched: 5 October 2026

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