The winding gear or headgear at Washington F pit museum, north east England, UK

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Washington F pit was first sunk in 1777 and barring a period when the workings became flooded in the late 18th century, operated until 1968. The winding house and winding gear have been preserved as a working museum, but it is now driven by electricity, rather than steam.

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Size: 5244px × 3744px
Location: Washington F Pit, Albany Way, Washington, NE37 1BJ, England, UK
Photo credit: © Washington Imaging / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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