colliery
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The pit, which opened in 1895, has been described as one of the best preserved Victorian-era colliery sites in Europe.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Sir Patrick lived with his three beloved dogs in Doncaster near the colliery where his father worked and is survived by his sister Patricia.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026
Referring to recent landslides from old colliery tips in south Wales was "a case of comparing 'apples and pears'", the mine's consultants added.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
An open-air museum in County Durham that features faithful recreations of old homes, shops, farms and a colliery has won the annual award for the UK's museum of the year.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025
As he had wisely invested his savings in Grand Trunk shares, they and his share in the colliery enabled him to leave ample provision for his widow and two daughters.
From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.
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