Site of Linby Colliery 1873-1988
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Site of Linby Colliery 1873-1988
Image: © Tim Heaton Taken: 11 Nov 2012
The plaque states that in the early 1960s Linby was recognised as Britain's 'Champion Pit', and 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
53.050452
Longitude
-1.204834