Check out this gallery of pictures from the marches in 1992 – including one of a huge petition signed by thousands – being presented at Downing Street by former Chad editor Jeremy Plews.
Have a look through and see if you can spot any familiar faces.
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5. Miners' marches
Thousands marched against the pit closure programme in Mansfield - can you spot any familiar faces? Photo: Roger Grayson
6. Miners' marches
The pit closure programme came after many of Nottinghamshire's pits were shut in the 80s. Photo: Roger Grayson
7. Miners' marches
Former Union of Democratic Mineworkers' president, Neil Greatrex. Photo: Roger Grayson
8. Miners' marches
Many spoke very strongly against the proposals, knowing they would cause thousands of redundancies. Photo: Roger Grayson
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