Photos: 12 retro photographs of Clipstone Colliery as a working mine

By Phoebe Cox

Published 19th Dec 2024, 12:00 GMT

Here are 12 retro photographs of Clipstone Colliery during its time as a working mine.

Clipstone Colliery was a coal mine that first opened in 1922 and operated until 2003.

These photos showcase the mine at the height of its glory.

Miners return to work in 1994 as the mine was reopened.

1. 1994

Miners return to work in 1994 as the mine was reopened. Photo: National World

A rare photograph from more than 100 years ago of Clipstone miners.

2. Clipstone miners

A rare photograph from more than 100 years ago of Clipstone miners. Photo: Chad

Colliery staff are pictured here in 1981.

3. 1981

Colliery staff are pictured here in 1981. Photo: National World

Miners returning to work after the pit's brief closure in 1993.

4. 1994

Miners returning to work after the pit's brief closure in 1993. Photo: National World

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