Download or read book The Neston Collieries, 1759-1855 written by Anthony Annakin-Smith and published by University of Chester. This book was released on 2019-11-25 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remarkable events included devastating acts of sabotage committed by Ness Colliery’s owners on the neighbouring works, and the introduction of underground canals to haul coals deep under the Dee Estuary where most of the mining occurred. Figures as diverse as the engineer George Stephenson and Nelson’s future mistress Emma, Lady Hamilton are part of the mines’ story.