Clipstone Colliery was a coal mine that first opened in 1922 and operated until 2003.
Clipstone Headstocks Museum, on Mansfield Road, is operated by the Nottinghamshire Mining Heritage Centre CIC and aims to celebrate the area's rich industrial heritage.
In 2020, Stuart Mills purchased the site and began redeveloping it into a visitor attraction and museum.
These photos showcase the mine at the height of its mining glory.
5. 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: National World
6. 1982
A visit to the colliery by politician Don Concannon in 1982. Photo: National World
8. Reopening in 1994
The mine closed in 1993, but was reopened in 1994 by RJB Mining. Photo: National World
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