12 black and white photos from Mansfield colliery (1960s-1980s)

Here are 12 black and white photographs from Mansfield Colliery, taken between the 1960s and 1980s.

Mansfield Colliery, also known as Crown Farm Colliery or Crownie Colliery, was located two miles outside of Mansfield.

The colliery closed in March 1988 after operating since 1904. Its closure was part of a broader decline in the UK coal industry.

Did you work here?

9. Gala

Can you spot any familiar faces watching the parade? Year: 1977. Photo: JPIMedia

Mansfield Colliery -1988. Miner Robert Gripton chats to the press at the end of his shift. Photo: JPI Media

Mansfield Colliery March 1988. Miners have a drink in the welfare after their last shift - do you recognise anyone here? Photo: JPI Media

The mining gala parade marched through the streets. Photo: JPIMedia