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The downcast koepe tower at Cotgrave Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1963
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The downcast koepe tower at Cotgrave Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1963
The downcast koepe tower at Cotgrave Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1963. The downcast koepe tower nearing completion at Cotgrave Colliery in 1963. Cotgrave Colliery opened in 1963 and was worked for only thirty years until is finally closed in 1993. The pit had millions of tons of reserves but the coal was of poor quality. The shafts were filled with concrete after the mine closed
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Civil Engineering Coal Industry Coal Mine Coal Mining Colliery Michael Michael Walters Mine Mining Nottinghamshire Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Walters
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The downcast koepe tower at Cotgrave Colliery, Nottinghamshire, 1963. This print captures the completion of the downcast koepe tower at Cotgrave Colliery in 1963. Standing tall against the backdrop of a changing era, this colliery opened its gates that year, only to close three decades later in 1993. Despite holding vast reserves of coal deep within its shafts, the poor quality of the coal led to its eventual demise. This image serves as a poignant reminder of Britain's once-thriving coal industry and the significant role it played in shaping our nation's history. The towering structure symbolizes not just an industrial marvel but also represents countless lives dedicated to mining beneath our feet. Located in Nottinghamshire, England, Cotgrave Colliery was one among many mines dotting the country during this time period. As civil engineering projects like these sprung up across Britain's landscape, they became emblematic of progress and economic growth. Now frozen in time through monochrome lensing by Michael Walters from Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , this photograph allows us to reflect on a bygone era when these structures were bustling with activity and miners donned their headdresses for another day underground. Though no longer operational today, we can still appreciate their legacy through images like these - reminding us of both the hardships endured and contributions made by those who labored tirelessly within these depths.
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