Walton The Pit Stack

24/04/2026

How time passes it does not seem too long since we had the gathering in Walton Club. But the numbers get smaller, the only thing left is the Banners High’ parade in Wakefield. Walton Colliery was a place of work for all the surrounding area although there were Pits near there homes Walton Pit was one of the most modern at the time until Kellingley was put onto drawing board.
Sorry for the remembrance of the disaster of 10 East delay they all must be remembered as time passes by.

19/04/2026

04/04/2026

Minecars carried cola out of the Mine, brought to the surface and emptied through the base of the minecar. This system was found to be expensive so the tippler system was developed and used. The Boiler House was in line with the mine shafts producing steam power to drive the 2 Winding Engines. Bring back the memories of steam generation

26/03/2026

The Walton Colliery banner continuing its life at neighbouring Parkhill Colliery, Walton Colliery was coupled through underground airways to each other but only as a ventilation system. I traced the banners its existence to the NUM HQ but is in need of repair to bring it to its past glory. Perhaps it could be possible to restore it to represent the memories of the mining communities rather than be on a shelf at the NUM HQ Barnsley.

24/03/2026

We are now on the Dirt Stack level where the settling ponds were sited for the coal preparation solids to be filtered, this level was also the rail track system in and out of the colliery. Enjoy the memories on what you remember, if you have any memories pics etc please share them with us.

22/03/2026

Weather getting better time for some fresh air and a stroll in the park (WCNP). The trail is not how we wanted it due to no access allowed around the No.2 Winder site, Boilers, Powerhouse and No.3 Winder but you can still get memories and feeling of the layout how you remembered it. Please enjoy if you take the trail also if we can improve it please feel free to give your thoughts on your trail experience. Norman

16/03/2026

View of where the land sale bagged up coal was filled to be transported by wagon to the public. All was handled by hand Fill, weigh and load on the lorry.

14/03/2026

Here we have The Pit In The Park with overlay of the present day lakes.

08/10/2025

Tug o war Sharlston West 1936 Thornes Park