Looking back at the mining industry in and around Doncaster

By Jane Salt

Published 23rd Jun 2023, 11:23 BST

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.

Richard Budge, second left, at the reopening of the Rossington Colliery in March 1994 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

Albert Gadman of Barnburgh Main Colliery receives a pit rescue award in March 1989 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

This old undated photograph shows the deputies at Edlington, Yorkshire Main Colliery Photo: Submitted

Pickets at the Yorkshire Main Colliery during the miners strike in March 1984 Photo: Steve Taylor

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