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Archive Reference / Library Class No.NCB/E/RAM/1
Former ReferenceN42/1/45/3
TitlePapers relating to the closure of Ramcroft Colliery
DateOct 1966-May 1967
DescriptionPhotocopy of article on the removal of spoil after closure. Photocopy of photograph of former Ramcroft Colliery land. Photocopy of poem entitled 'The Closing of Ramcroft Colliery' by H. Fokinther. Letter about the closure of colliery in Apr 1967 and the future of the shafts and drainage, Mar 1967. Letter about the transferring of men to other collieries, Oct 1966. Printed copy of letter about the ending of salvage operations and other logistical topics relating to the ceasing of the site, Mar 1967. Printed copy of letter about the future of water pumping, salvaging and ventilation at the site after closure, Apr 1967. Printed copy of letter about the filling in of unused shafts after closure, May 1967.
Extent1 bundle
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorRamcroft Colliery
National Coal Board

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