1962 Mansfield NUM Miners Gala Future Olympic Athlete John Whetton crosses the line - do you remember this?placeholder image
1962 Mansfield NUM Miners Gala Future Olympic Athlete John Whetton crosses the line - do you remember this?

Who can you spot in these retro pictures of miners in Nottinghamshire?

By Katrina Taylor
Published 10th Jul 2020, 10:16 BST

Nottinghamshire has a proud mining heritage. The coal mines employed thousands of residents over the years until their eventual closure, so we have decided to look back at some memorable events from the past 60 years.

From record-breaking shifts, to miners galas and strikes, our photographs capture it all.

Have a look through and take yourselves back to the 60s through to the 1990s.

The aftermath of a rescue after miners were trapped underground - do you remember this?

5. Trapped

The aftermath of a rescue after miners were trapped underground - do you remember this? Photo: JPI Media

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1968 Miners Gala and Rally - recognise any of these faces?

6. 1968 Miners Gala

1968 Miners Gala and Rally - recognise any of these faces? Photo: JPI Media

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Bentinck Colliery pit record 1992 Miners smashed the old record of 55,000 tonnes with a massive 61,000 tonnes

7. Bentinck Colliery

Bentinck Colliery pit record 1992 Miners smashed the old record of 55,000 tonnes with a massive 61,000 tonnes Photo: JPI Media

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This Miners Gala was in 1972 - did you go?

8. 1972 Miners Gala

This Miners Gala was in 1972 - did you go? Photo: JPI Media

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