From a rare photograph from 1920 to the very last day of the mine’s working life in 2003, these images give an insight into what it was like working in the busy mine.
From miners strikes to daily operations, there will be lots of familiar faces from years gone by.
Have a look through and see who you recognise.
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9. 1984
The miners strikes of the eighties were an attempt to halt closures of mines around the country Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
11. 1980
Edward Gale, Canteen Manager at Clipstone Colliery pictured with his staff after they won the NCB Canteen of the Year award in 1980 Photo: JPIMedia
12. 1982
A visit to the colliery by politician Don Concannon in the early eighties. Photo: JPIMedia