A 19-year-old girl who is attacked after a wedding party celebrating the engagement of a farmer for whom she has feelings.

Following the destruction of their home by the McGraths, Tilly and her grandmother are forced to live a life of solitude.

Tilly and Katie Drew begin working at Sopwith's mine. Despite the hardships of life in the pit, she enjoys feeling like part of the family.

Tilly's arrival at Highfield reawakens old resentments among the staff.