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bunny
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17 years ago

I am seeking photographs and history of Wingfield Manor colliery, known as 'Oaky' to those who worked there I am told.
Also trying to find our if there was a commemorative plate produced.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?

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LeeW
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17 years ago

Other than searching through the web and getting info from ex miners of these pits then you could try the Coal Authority Mining Records www.coal.gov.uk (based in Mansfield) whom have a large collection of photos etc.

From memory there is a plaque/board, I think about the old waggonway in the nature reserve running along bottom of Alfreton Golf Course. Not sure if there is anything about Wingfield Manor on it though.

I went in a mine once.... it was dark and scary..... full of weirdos

When do I get my soapbox, I need to rant on about some b***cks

carnkie
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17 years ago

The link doesn't seem to be working Lee. Is this the one you meant?

http://www.coal.gov.uk/services/miningrecords/index.cfm

The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.

LeeW
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17 years ago

Yes that's the link.
It's somewhere else in a recent reply to a similiar question.

Not sure why my link wasn't working

I went in a mine once.... it was dark and scary..... full of weirdos

When do I get my soapbox, I need to rant on about some b***cks

ICLOK
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17 years ago

Err did you check on here on the mine search as I entered a basic history and some pics... it was here a min ago!
Reg ICLOK :thumbsup:

Update: found another old pic and added it just! :thumbup:

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh Creeper!!!!!

bunny
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17 years ago

yes thanks for adding the pics. Good to see some do exist out there - hard to come by.
I will visit the link provided and probably go to the offices in Mansfield.
:thumbsup:

carnkie
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17 years ago

"ICLOK" wrote:
Err did you check on here on the mine search as I entered a basic history and some pics... it was here a min ago!
Reg ICLOK :thumbsup:

Update: found another old pic and added it just! :thumbup:

I take it you have seen the long PDF on the web on North Derbyshire Collieries. If not I was going to link it but couldn't work out how so have uploaded it.

Edit.

I've deleted it, realised it was copywrite. Sussed I think. Well nearly, you have to click the link at the top of the page. For some reason I couldn't get it work direct. I'm going for a large drink; ot two.

http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:59vvNzl6fM0J:myweb.tiscali.co.uk/colliery/Mining/North%2520Derbyshire%2520Collieries%2520Small%2520Update.pdf+wingfield+manor+colliery&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=48

The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.

ICLOK
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17 years ago

Thanx for trying but surely no reason you couldn't link to it. All you are doing is directing someone to it not stealing it... I know the site you mean well. The two photo's I found came off a mate and were sent to him by a lad in Worksop....
regs ICLOK

Aaagh Re read your post... may be the drink is in order after all.

:thumbsup: :surrender:

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh Creeper!!!!!

ICLOK
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17 years ago

Sorry Bunny re Shirland pit... just can't find anything!

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh Creeper!!!!!

ianh67
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15 years ago

#10

Hi bunny check out wingfield manor iv put some pics up my grandfather worked there for 30+ yrs got some great memories of the stories he told me

Aditaddict
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9 years ago

#11

I know its been six years , but yes colliery plates do exist for Wingfield Manor,But you probably have one by now lol
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/bamfords/catalogue-id-bamfor10325/lot-be74735b-1f8a-46ee-977b-a65801201df4

exspelio
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9 years ago

#12

"bunny" wrote:
Wingfield Manor colliery, known as 'Oaky' to those who worked there I am told.

Known as 'Oaky' because it was also called Oakerthorpe Pit locally, a search shows 5 additional variants for the same place on here......

I recall one of the finest red-shale tips in the area burning merrily away there in the '50's/60's----.

N.B., not to be confused with Wingfield Park, just along the road a bit.

ps, Sorry to come late to the party, just thought someone might like to know :thumbsup::thumbup:

Always remember, nature is in charge, get it wrong and it is you who suffers!.

phil1146
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9 years ago

#13

Grumpy old man who is thrown by links and other interweb trickery suggests this. Have a look at Robert Bradley's history of coal mining in the East Midlands for information. This on Fionn Taylor's mine rescue and more site. Brain is not working too well but Mr Google knows where to find them. Hope you find the info ok, regards Phil.