Subsidence at site of Brynhyfryd ruins, Blackstone, Ipswich, c.1971

Creator Details

TitleSubsidence at site of Brynhyfryd ruins, Blackstone, Ipswich, c.1971Date Createdc.1971PhotographerKerry Paul Smith (1950-2025)AcknowledgementKerry Smith

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Description

DescriptionSmoking subsidence from a mine at the site of Brynhyfryd ruins. The mansion Brynhyfryd (Pleasant Hill) which once stood at the top of Blackstone Hill. Built by coal magnate Lewis Thomas in 1890, it was a magnificent three-storey building with a tower and a hydraulic lift, surrounded by terraced gardens. The property was bought by Rylance Collieries in 1936 and the house was demolished, as it was too dangerous due to mining subsidence. References (offline)(Information from Ipswich City Council website 'Coal Mining Then & Now", https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/9811/mining.pdf

Connections

Buildings & StructuresBrynhyfrydPeople & FamiliesLewis Thomas (1832-1913)Thomas family

Subjects

SubjectsHistorical sitesRuinsCoalmines

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Reference IDqips-2009-09-15-0061p.jpgAsset TypeImage - JpegImages, Maps and Artefacts (Trove mapping field)imageCopyright NoticeTo use this image, please contact the Picture Ipswich Digital Archivist.
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Subsidence at site of Brynhyfryd ruins, Blackstone, Ipswich, c.1971