Looking back at the mining industry in and around Doncaster
Retro takes a look back in time at some of the coal mines in the region.
By Jane Salt
Published 23rd Jun 2023, 11:23 GMT
These 15 pictures from our archive look back at the proud history of the coal mining industry in Doncaster.
1. Bentley
The end of a shift for these miners at Bentley Colliery Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
2. Record
Miners at Bentley pit celebrate their production record in 1989 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
3. Bentley
Bentley Colliery opened in 1905 and closed in December 1993 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
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