Subject strengths: Visual Arts, Local History, Science, Engineering

This collection of illustrations by local artist Thomas Hair (c.1810-1875) depicts the mining industry and the coal trade in the North East in the nineteenth century. The illustrations are based on Hair's watercolours on the same topic. The illustrations in the collection highlight numerous aspects of the region's mining heritage, including collieries, machinery, and river trade scenes. Many of the illustrations also show the everyday workings of the industry and those involved in it.

 

Collection Name and Collection Reference Code:

Collection Name: Hair (Thomas) Illustrations

Archive Ref Code: THP

Date Range of Material

1828-1860

Type of Material

Illustrations

Size of Collection

0.5 Linear Metres

How To Order Items From This Collection

Please use the finding aid below to search through a list of the individual items we have within this collection.

If you find an item you would like to consult in the Special Collections reading room, simply make a note of the reference number and title of the item(s) you are interested in (for example THP/1/10 Gosforth Colliery).

You can then place your order by linking to our Request Form. 

Finding Aid 

This collection is currently uncatalogued. However, these Thomas Hair Illustrations have been fully digitised and images can be viewed online on CollectionsCaptured.

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Other Resources

Material from this collection was used in our Treasure of the Month Feature in February 2016.