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.

These 15 pictures from our archive look back at the proud history of the coal mining industry in Doncaster.

5. Hatfield

It's the end of the shift for these Hatfield Colliery miners as they are pictured leaving the pit head in May 1971 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

An old undated picture of the members of the Markham Main colliery brass band Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Police in riot gear pictured outside the Markham Main Colliery, Armthorpe, Doncaster, in August 1984 Photo: Steve Taylor

Miners enjoying a sauna bath after their shift at the Hatfield colliery in May 1971 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers