Linby Colliery Memorial
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Linby Colliery Memorial
Image: © Trevor Rickard Taken: 18 Sep 2010
About all that is left on the site of the Linby Colliery is this memorial next to the village sports ground. It reads "Site of Linby Colliery 1873-1988. Reclaimed in 1992-94 by Nottinghamshire County Council. In the early 1960's Linby was recognised as Britain's 'champion pit' and was the most efficient coal mine in Europe. Peak output was achieved in 1963 when 1113 men produced 1,325,675 tons.".
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Image Location
Latitude
53.050272
Longitude
-1.204838