National Coal Board Collection

Lea Hall Colliery and Rugeley A Power Station, Staffordshire, 1963. Lea Hall was the first colliery planned and sunk by the National Coal Board (NCB) and work began in 1954

Toddlers in Merseyside running after National Coal Board Lorries and trying to jump on. This is a very dangerous activity. Picture taken 9th June 1963

Wath Main Colliery, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist
Wath Main Colliery, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1956. The pit was originally sunk in 1876 to a depth of 382 yards

Sir Ben Smith at meeting of Cannock Chase Miners to consider Sunday working at the colliery February 1947 February 1947 006731/2

Sir Ben Smith at meeting of Cannock Chase Miners to consider Sunday working at the colliery February 1947 February 1947 006731/2

Aerial view of the Manvers coal processing plant, Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1964. The new Coal processing plant in the Dearne Valley near Rotherham was the National Coal Boards state of

Triple conveyors at Manvers Main coal preparation plant, Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1956

Manvers coal preparation plant, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1956
Manvers coal preparation plant, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, November 1956. Coke being pushed down the incline into the quenching pit

Construction of the reservoir, Manvers Main Colliery, Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1955. A Priestman tracked crane at work during the construction of the reservoir at the colliery

Demolition work Manvers Main colliery, Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, September 1956. Workers demolishing a chimney at the colliery, near Rotherham

Manvers coal processing plant, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, January 1957. A worker leans against what looks to be an early 1950s Ariel VB 600 side valve motorcycle

Engineers lifting steelwork into position, South Yorkshire, 1954. Artist: Michael Walters
Engineers lifting steelwork into position, South Yorkshire, 1954. During the construction of the Manvers coal preparation plant at Wath upon Dearne near Rotherham

Early 1950s Bedford M Tipper delivering aggregates to a building site, South Yorkshire, July 1954. The site was the National Coal Boards (NCB)

Long service presentation, Horden, County Durham, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Long service presentation, Horden, County Durham, 1963. In the time honoured tradition, a couple receive a tea service and gifts for long service to the National Coal Board (NCB)

NCB solid fuel promotion, 1967. Artist: Michael Walters
NCB solid fuel promotion, 1967. In response to the Gas Boards promotions for their cleaner more efficient product, the National Coal Board (NCB) undertook a campain to promote their own product

Domestic fire place advertisment for the NCB, 1967. Artist: Michael Walters
Domestic fire place advertisment for the NCB, 1967. The photograph was taken for the National Coal Board (NCB) to promote the Parkray fire and back boiler

Austin 504 tractor unit belonging to the National Coal Board (NCB), 1963. Artist
Austin 504 tractor unit belonging to the National Coal Board (NCB), 1963. The lorry (registration no 308 JUP) operated from the NCB Central Stores at Philadelphia, County Durham and is a 1958 model

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"Exploring the Legacy of the National Coal Board: A Glimpse into Britain's Industrial Past" Step back in time to Lea Hall Colliery and Rugeley A Power Station, Staffordshire, 1963. Witness the bustling energy hub that fueled a nation's progress. In Wath Main Colliery, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1956 - an artist captures the essence of hard work and dedication etched on miners' faces. Merseyside toddlers chase after National Coal Board Lorries with unyielding determination. Their innocent curiosity reflects a community intertwined with coal mining heritage. Sir Ben Smith leads a meeting of Cannock Chase Miners as they contemplate Sunday working at their beloved mines. The decisions made here would shape lives for generations to come. Aerially soaring above Manvers coal processing plant in Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1964 - witness the intricate web of machinery that transformed raw materials into fuel for progress. Triple conveyors at Manvers Main coal preparation plant transport hope and livelihoods through every rotation. These colossal structures symbolize resilience amidst adversity. Journey further into Manvers coal preparation plant in Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1956. Here lies a testament to human ingenuity and unwavering commitment to progress. Witness history unfold as construction commences on the reservoir at Manvers Main Colliery in Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire in 1955. This feat showcases man's ability to tame nature for collective prosperity. Demolition echoes through Manvers Main colliery in September 1956 - marking both an end and a new beginning. The cycle of transformation continues as old gives way to new possibilities. Enter the heart of innovation at Manvers coal processing plant near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, in January 1957.