The colliery opened in 1925 and employed thousands of miners over the decades.
From record-breaking miners to the strike action of the eighties, these pictures capture many familiar faces from years gone by.
Have a look through and see who you can spot.
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9. 1988
July 1988 and Thoresby miners set a new European record for a single face when 147s dug out 61,718 tonnes to beat the record set at Selby by more than 15,048 tonnes. Photo: JPIMedia
10. 1980
September 1980. Managment Team. Left to right; David Betts, under-manager Northside, Cyril Perkins, surface superintendent, Brian Wright, deputy manager, Jack Storr, surveyor, Terry Wheatley, manager, Ken Fidler, under-manager Southside, Carl King, Unit Electrician and Keith Raynor, Safety Engineer Photo: JPIMedia
11. 1984
Miners took part in major strike action in protest at the government's plans to close pits around the country Photo: JPIMedia
