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William Benson and Sons

Coal owners at Scotswood, the Benson family's firm (William Benson and Sons Ltd from the 1910s), lessees of Montagu Colliery from the 1860s until nationalisation and owners at the time of the 1925 inrush.

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Montagu Colliery Tyne and Wear 1860–1947

Record created: 17 September 2026 · Last researched: 17 September 2026

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