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Spraying refractory linings at Manvers coking works, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. Two workers with a machine spraying the refractory linings in the ovens at the works
The downcast koepe tower at Cotgrave Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1963. The downcast koepe tower nearing completion at Cotgrave Colliery in 1963
Cotgrave Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1963. Artist: Michael WaltersCotgrave Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1963. Cotgrave Colliery opened in 1963 and was worked for only thirty years until is finaly closed in 1993
The downcast headgear at Clipstone Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1963. The original shafts of Clipstone Colliery in Mansfield were sunk in 1922 to give access to the top hard seam
The headgear at Clipstone Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1963. Artist: Michael WaltersThe headgear at Clipstone Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1963. The original shafts of Clipstone Colliery in Mansfield were sunk in 1922 to give access to the top hard seam
Refurbishment work, Mosley Common Colliery, Lancashire, 1963. Artist: Michael WaltersRefurbishment work, Mosley Common Colliery, Lancashire, 1963. Civil engineers at work securing the steel reinforcement on the substructure of the dirt conveyor during the refurbishment of Mosley
A lab technician undertaking a coal flow test, Mapperley Colliery, Derbyshire, 1962
Pit ponies, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist: Michael WaltersPit ponies, South Yorkshire, 1967. In 1913 there were 70, 000 pit ponies at work in Britain, according to government statistics
Control room at Manvers coal preparation plant, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1956. Manvers was the largest industrial site in Europe at the time
Long service presentation, Horden, County Durham, 1963. Artist: Michael WaltersLong service presentation, Horden, County Durham, 1963. In the time honoured tradition, a couple receive a tea service and gifts for long service to the National Coal Board (NCB)
The heapstead at Kadeby Colliery, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1956. The heapstead showing the top of the winding gear
Erecting an absorption tower, Coleshill coal preparation plant, Warwickshire, 1962. Contractors from Woodall Duckham lifting an 85 foot absorption tower into position at the plant near Birmingham
A heavy load stops the Manchester traffic, 1962. Artist: Michael WaltersA heavy load stops the Manchester traffic, 1962. A policeman stops traffic as a giant 85-foot absorption tower is pulled slowly through the streets of Dukinfield by a Foden lorry owned by Edward Beck
An absorption tower being transported by road, Dukenfield, Manchester, 1962. ArtistAn absorption tower being transported by road, Dukinfield, Manchester, 1962. A man and his granddaughter look on as a giant 85 foot absorption tower slowly makes its way through the streets on a
Comunications, a miner from Bevercotes Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1967. A miner talks on the on the underground telephone
The Big A, Hem Heath Colliery, Trentham, Staffordshire, 1960. Artist: Michael WaltersThe Big A, Hem Heath Colliery, Trentham, Staffordshire, 1960. A view of the headgear of no 2 shaft, known as the Big A due to its distinctive shape
Lea Hall Colliery, Rugeley, Staffordshire, 1961. Artist: Michael WaltersLea Hall Colliery, Rugeley, Staffordshire, 1961. Lea Hall Colliery was sunk in 1954 and full production began in 1960. The mine was highly productive
Killoch Colliery, Ayrshire, Scotland, 1960. Artist: Michael WaltersKilloch Colliery, Ayrshire, Scotland, 1960. Two miners look towards the new winding tower at Killoch Colliery in Ayrshire
After the fight, the Horden Colliery training Gym, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, 1964. A boxer receiving a post-fight massage
The boxer, a Sunderland miner, 1964. Artist: Michael WaltersThe boxer, a Sunderland miner, 1964. The boxer in this photograph taken for the Notional Coal Board was a miner from Horden Colliery, just south of Sunderland
Miners socialising at the miners welfare club, Horden Colliery, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, 1964. Miners old and young playing dominoes
Miner at a fairground, Conisbrough, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1955. ArtistMiner at a fairground, Conisbrough, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1955. A miner from a South Yorkshire town on a visit to the Good Friday Fair at Conisbrough, near Doncaster
The main fan drift at Rossington Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1966. ArtistThe main fan drift at Rossington Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1966. The main fan drift at Rossington Colliery, photographed from the north during re-furbishments in 1966
Terraced miners housing, Denaby Main, South Yorkshire, mid 1960s. These houses were typical of the type of affordable housing constructed for the workforce
Newly installed conveyor sytem at Hickleton Main pit, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, 1961. The conveyor sytem at Hickleton Main before the belt was fitted in July of 1961
Installing a cage at Hickleton Main pit, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, 1961. ArtistInstalling a cage at Hickleton Main pit, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, 1961. During the drive to improve the pits in the South Yorkshire area during the 1950s and 1960s
Heavy lifting gear at Hickleton Main pit, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, 1961. ArtistHeavy lifting gear at Hickleton Main pit, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, 1961. A Coles Crane operated by Mobile Lifting Services was brought in to lift heavy girders during the refurbishment work
Clear beer at the miners welfare, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. A man checks the clarity of his beer at the Swinton miners welfare
NUM official selling Coal magazine, South Yorkshire, 1959. Artist: Michael WaltersNUM official selling Coal magazine, South Yorkshire, 1959. Mr Les Sunders selling copies of the magazine to NUM and NACODS members on their way to Thurcroft colliery near Rotherham
Modernisation to Silverwood Colliery, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1955. Modernisation work to Silverwood Colliery took place during 1955 to cater for the increasing demand for coal
The new headgear at Kilnhurst colliery, South Yorkshire, 1957. Artist: Michael WaltersThe new headgear at Kilnhurst Colliery, South Yorkshire, 1957. The new headgear under construction at Kilnhurst Colliery near Rotherham
Typical mining town terrace, Queen Street, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1957. ArtistTypical mining town terrace, Queen Street, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1957. Photographed prior to demolition, this was typical of the type of terraced housing which existed in the area
Miners working in Mitchell Main Colliery near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1956. ArtistMiners working in Mitchell Main Colliery near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1956. During a dispute in 1893, it was rumored that strike breakers were working inside the mine after a pit lock out
Markham Main Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael WaltersMarkham Main Colliery, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1956. This photograph shows the upcast ascent gear at Markham main colliery in Armthorpe, near Doncaster, during refurbishment work in 1956
Civil engineers at Silverwood Colliery, South Yorkshire, 1954. Artist: Michael WaltersCivil engineers at Silverwood Colliery, South Yorkshire, 1954. Civil engineers excavating a pit during the refurbishment of Silverwood Colliery in December of 1954
Silverwood Colliery modernisation, South Yorkshire, 1955. Artist: Michael WaltersSilverwood Colliery modernisation, South Yorkshire, 1955. Modernisation work to Silverwood Colliery took place during 1955 to cater for the increasing demand for coal
Interior of the Ferryboat Inn, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael WaltersInterior of the Ferryboat Inn, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1956. The Ferryboat Inn in Mexborough has a long history, some believing it to date back to the 15th century
A view of Horden Colliery, County Durham, 1964. Artist: Michael WaltersA view of Horden Colliery, County Durham, 1964. Horden opened in 1900 and worked for just 84 years, closing just after the miners returned to work after their year long strike
A street scene in Middlesborough, Teesside, 1964. Artist: Michael WaltersA street scene in Middlesborough, Teesside, 1964. A street scene in Middlesbrough showing children talking. The street is typical terraced pit housing
Children marching with home made bugles, Middlesborough, Teesside, 1964. The photograph was taken for the National Coal Board for use in their Coal Quarterly magazine
Austin 504 tractor unit belonging to the National Coal Board (NCB), 1963. ArtistAustin 504 tractor unit belonging to the National Coal Board (NCB), 1963. The lorry (registration no 308 JUP) operated from the NCB Central Stores at Philadelphia, County Durham and is a 1958 model
Overview of the rail yard at Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. The colliery, the buildings of which can be seen in the background, opened in 1927 but closed in 1994
Steam loco no 65794 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. ArtistSteam loco no 65794 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963
Steam loco no 65811 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. ArtistSteam loco no 65811 hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. The driver looks out from the footplate. The locomotive bears the livery of the British Railways Company
Final adjustments to a rail truck hauling coal from Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. The colliery opened in 1927 and eventually closed in 1994
Rail trucks loaded with coal leaving Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. ArtistRail trucks loaded with coal leaving Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. A common sight during the 1960s and 1970s was to see rail trucks loaded with coal
A rail truck being loaded with coal, Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. ArtistA rail truck being loaded with coal, Lynemouth Colliery, Northumberland, 1963. The rail system was vital to the coal industry to distribute its product
Excavations at Rossington Colliery near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1963. ArtistExcavations at Rossington Colliery near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1963. Civil engineers from Norwest Construction at work. The men are without any protective headgear or safety equipment
