Mining reminders, Colliers Wood
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Mining reminders, Colliers Wood
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 15 Nov 2009
It is approaching a quarter of a century since deep mining ceased in the Eastwood area of Nottinghamshire and, inevitably, memories of the industry that once completely dominated the district are fading. Here, the former Moorgreen Colliery site has become a country park and there is little to remind the casual visitor of its past - except these exhibits close to the car park. Moorgreen Colliery was the most important in this part of Nottinghamshire; production commenced in 1871 and reached a peak of one million tons in 1963. By 1985, however, the seams were exhausted and the pit closed. The mine features in D H Lawrence's best-loved book, 'Sons and Lovers', as Minton Colliery.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.02767
Longitude
-1.283681