u/HarveySins

Which gas masks were used in Northern English coal mines in the 60s-80s?

As an avid collector, I’ve got a piece of just about everybody else’s history except my own. I’m from the of north east England and we housed one of the largest coal mines on the planet at one point (Monkwearmouth Colliery).

I’m just wondering which masks would have been used as sort of emergency respirators before Margret Thatcher came and shut us down.

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u/HarveySins — 9 hours ago
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Started my collection on 4/4/2026.. 14 days later..

I think I’ve spent about £600 in 2 weeks.. but I love this collection so much. Waiting on some more polystyrene heads coming soon!

Open to any suggestions about organisation but also waiting on some little flags for each section.

u/HarveySins — 5 days ago

Is this mask worth £35?

Honestly can’t tell, it’s just been uploaded online for 35 pound listed as 1944 war time mask

What’s it worth?

u/HarveySins — 6 days ago