Toon sent in by Andy Cartledge, ( BLIST ) of Harry Lockyer
The photos below were sent in by Steve Plummer, they show surface views and views of the village
Top of Pit Yard showing management block etc, just before the pit closed.
Photo Below White building was the Thurcroft Hotel.
Thurcroft Church can be seen above the roof tops.
Methodist Church above the roof tops.
The photos below were very kindly sent in by Mr Paul Rodgers, all show Thurcroft Pit surface instalations.
Photo below very kindly sent in by Davide Painting, phot shows Gorden Pearson ex Thurcroft Colliery overman.
Photo taken early 1970s, in function room upstaires in the now closed / knocked down, Thurcroft Hotel
Photo taken early 1970s, in function room upstaires in the now closed / knocked down, Thurcroft Hotel
Views of the Pit top and Headgear below.
Photo below, shows coal on belt from underground bunker. Bunker bottom in back ground. Deputy is Jack Farrell.
Thanks to Morris Baker for providing the photo.
Thanks to Morris Baker for providing the photo.