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From Pitman to Mining Artist

Brian Morley, mining artist. Born in Nottingham on January 30th, 1937, Brian started at Linby Colliery aged 16 and worked in the pit bottom. Brian went in the Army for 3 years in 1957.  When he came out of the Army he started at Moorgreen Pit;  his job was ‘ganging’
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HER STORY (AN INTRODUCTION)

Welcome to our month long theme, of women’s involvement in the mining industry and wider commu...

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INVITATION AND GOOD NEWS TO REPORT

SHINING A LIGHT; MUSEUM IN THE PARK – PROJECT TO CREATE A MINING SCULPTURE ON THE MINERS...

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WE ARE OPEN

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ALERT – WE CLOSE FOR THE WINTER ON SATURDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER 2024

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NAMING OUR PONY

Help us to NAME our new ‘model’ PIT PONY This is a call-out to all parents to encourage their childr...

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SHINING A LIGHT: MUSEUM IN THE PARK – VERY GOOD NEWS TO REPORT

SACRIFICE:  COMMUNITY:  LEGACY – REMEMBERING THE OVER 3,300 DEATHS IN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE’S MINES We hav...

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