/ /1916 | Polkemmet Mine (Whitburn) Construction begins, also known as 'The Dardanelles'. |
/ /1921 | William Dixon Ltd Polkemmet Mine (Whitburn) construction complete. Opened by William Dixon Ltd. |
/ /1960 | Polkemmet Mine (Whitburn) Re-built by the National Coal Board, to include a preparation plant. Produced 12000 tons of coking coal per week for the Ravenscraig Steel Works. |
/ /1984 | Polkemmet Mine (Whitburn) Closed, flooded (pumping ceased during the Miner's Strike) and abandoned in 1986. |