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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9. Miners' matrches
Thousands of men, women and children joined the protests. Photo: Roger Grayson
10. Miners' marches
Chad started a petition against the proposed closures, signed by thousands of residents. Did you sign it? Photo: Chad
11. Miners' marches
Mansfield Chad and Worksop Guardian editors Jeremy Plews and George Robinson take a petition to Downing Street. Photo: Roger Grayson
12. Miners' marches
A march against the pit closure programme at Mansfield Town's Field Mill ground in 1992. Photo: Roger Grayson
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