Retro: A look back at Clipstone Colliery in its heyday

By Phoebe Cox

Published 19th Dec 2024, 12:00 GMT

Updated 30th Jan 2025, 17:39 GMT

As the Clipstone Headstocks Museum prepares to open to the public, we are looking back at the colliery during its heyday through 12 fantastic photos.

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.

9. 1972

1972 saw Clipstone Colliery's Saddle Tank Loco beginning its journey to the NCB Lound Hall Mining Museum. Photo: National World

2003 saw Clipstone Colliery's last day in operation. Photo: National World

Miners returned back to work in 1994. Photo: National World

Clipstone Colliery Band's 60th Anniversary in 1989. Photo: National World