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Williamsthorpe Colliery,Chesterfield,Derbyshire
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Brenda | Report | 28 Oct 2006 17:09 |
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Has anyone any idea where exactly Williamsthorpe Colliery was in the Chesterfield/Derbyshire area? Many thanks, Brenda |
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Paul Barton, Special Agent | Report | 28 Oct 2006 17:13 |
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Holmewood is a village in the North East Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, UK. It is a former coal mining village. It is adjacent to the villages of Heath, North Wingfield and Temple Normanton. Holmewood was served by Williamthorpe Colliery from 1905 until 1970, when it closed. It was the main employer of the village, and upon its closure, plans were put in place to construct a large industrial estate that now occupies its site, known as the 'Holmewood Enterprise Zone'. There is also a countryside park on the site, containing several lakes that, once heavily polluted, are now havens for wildlife and are popular with anglers. The village has several small shops, public houses, churches and a public library. |
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Brenda | Report | 28 Oct 2006 17:25 |
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Wow Paul Barton Secret Agent!!!! That was very quick and just what we needed to know, thank you very much - you are a mine of information, are you from the Chesterfield area? Brenda |
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