MineArchiveSir George Elliot
A Durham colliery owner and Conservative MP who began as a pitman and rose to own collieries across the county. He held Usworth Colliery from its sinking in 1845, in partnership with J. Johansson, and also appears as an owner of Sacriston Colliery in the 1860s.
Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Charlaw Colliery | County Durham | 1860–1890 |
| Felling Colliery | Tyne and Wear | 1880–1883 |
| Kimblesworth Colliery | County Durham | ?–? |
| Nettlesworth Colliery | County Durham | ?–? |
| North Biddick Colliery | Tyne and Wear | ?–? |
| Oxclose Colliery | Tyne and Wear | ?–? |
| Pen-y-fan Colliery | Blaenau Gwent | 1864–1865 |
| Penshaw Colliery | County Durham | ?–? |
| Sacriston Colliery | County Durham | 1860–1890 |
| Usworth Colliery | Tyne and Wear | 1845–1882 |
Record created: 3 September 2026 · Last researched: 3 September 2026