Julie Garrard and Oliver Pearson looking at the exhibits, including a pit pony.Julie Garrard and Oliver Pearson looking at the exhibits, including a pit pony.
Julie Garrard and Oliver Pearson looking at the exhibits, including a pit pony.

Crowds flock to celebrate Pleasley mining history

Visitors flocked to Pleasley Pit to celebrate its open day – one of the few events still to go ahead at the weekend.

Pleasley Pit Trust welcomed visitors to its open day on Saturday, September 10, featuring stalls, refreshments, a mini-makers market and entertainment.

However, a planned flypast by a Lancaster bomber was cancelled by the Royal Air Force following the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

A spokesman for the pit trust charity said: “Thank you so much for all your support at our open day.

“It was lovely to see so many people there.

“We really appreciate your participation and generosity.”

Anna Coffey, of steel band Steel Harmonics, which performed at the event, said: “We had a great day.”

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