1890 One of the principal coke makers of the Sheffield district
1905 The first sod for No. 1 shaft, at the new Elsecar Colliery, was cut on July 17, 1905 by T. Newbould, manager of the Earl Fitzwilliam Collieries Company.
1913 Sunk New Stubbin Colliery
1933 The Earl Fitzwilliam Colliery Co. was registered with a capital of £1.5m
1947 Nationalised on January 1, 1947.
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Sources of Information
- [1] Yorkshire Post article