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

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.
By Katrina Taylor
Published 10th Jul 2020, 10:16 GMT

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.

Do you remember the demonstration against pit closures?

1. Miners' Wives demonstration

Do you remember the demonstration against pit closures? Photo: JPI Media

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In October 1990 miners at Rufford Colliery smashed a 20 year production record at the pit producing 28,000 at 6.78 tonnes per man shift

2. Rufford Colliery

In October 1990 miners at Rufford Colliery smashed a 20 year production record at the pit producing 28,000 at 6.78 tonnes per man shift Photo: JPI Media

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There was a great turn out for the Mansfield Miners Gala in 1965 - do you remember it?

3. Mansfield Miners Gala

There was a great turn out for the Mansfield Miners Gala in 1965 - do you remember it? Photo: JPI Media

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Another from the 1965 Miners Gala - do you recognise anyone in the crowd?

4. 1965 Mansfield Miners Gala

Another from the 1965 Miners Gala - do you recognise anyone in the crowd? Photo: JPI Media

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