Horden Colliery

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:coal
gptkbp:area approximately 100 acres
gptkbp:art_installations commemorate mining history
gptkbp:closed gptkb:1981
gptkbp:closing_date gptkb:1981
gptkbp:closure_type gptkb:Industry
decline in coal industry
gptkbp:community central to Horden's identity
gptkbp:community_events local fairs and gatherings
held to remember miners
gptkbp:community_impact gptkb:economic_development
gptkbp:community_involvement demonstrated through local initiatives
formed to support former miners
gptkbp:community_support for former miners and families
gptkbp:cultural_events celebrate mining heritage
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:historical_site
gptkbp:cultural_significance inspired local art and literature
gptkbp:depth over 1,000 feet
gptkbp:discovery used traditional coal mining methods
gptkbp:educational_programs focused on mining history
gptkbp:employees thousands employed at peak
gptkbp:environmental_concerns facing post-industrial sites.
gptkbp:environmental_impact land reclamation efforts
gptkbp:exhibition extensive historical photography available
gptkbp:geological_features located in coal-rich area
gptkbp:has_education integrated mining history into curriculum
gptkbp:has_transport_link A19 road nearby
gptkbp:historical_records documented in local archives
gptkbp:historical_significance part of the industrial revolution in Britain
gptkbp:historical_tours offered to educate visitors
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Horden Colliery
gptkbp:legacy aimed at preserving mining history
part of mining heritage in North East England
gptkbp:local_economy dependent on mining activities
towards tourism and services post-closure
gptkbp:local_government involved in redevelopment plans
Horden Parish Council
gptkbp:local_legends associated with mining folklore
gptkbp:location Horden, County Durham, England
gptkbp:memorials erected for miners who lost their lives
gptkbp:opened 1900
gptkbp:owner gptkb:National_Coal_Board
gptkbp:post-mining_landscape transformed into recreational areas
gptkbp:produces bituminous coal
gptkbp:production_years 1950s
gptkbp:research conducted on mining impacts
gptkbp:restoration ongoing projects to restore land
gptkbp:safety multiple accidents reported
improved post-closure
gptkbp:significance major employer in the area
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:Durham_Coast_Line
gptkbp:type gptkb:coal
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Durham_coalfield
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7