18 fantastic retro photos of Mansfield Colliery from the 60s to the 80s
We are heading back to the sixties, seventies and eighties in our latest retro gallery, of Mansfield Colliery, or ‘Crownie’ as it was known.
Friday, 25th March 2022, 2:01 pm
Showcasing the colliery itself, events, fundraisers and the popular Welfare, these images should bring back some fond memories of the former pit, which closed its doors in March 1988.
Have a look through and see if you can spot any familiar faces.
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1. 1981
Geoff Piggin and Lol Foster presented with a US flag at Mansfield Colliery Welfare in November 1981
Photo: JPIMedia
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