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Clipstone Colliery 35050_020
Filename: 35050_020.jpg
Size: 7360 x 4912 (9.6MB)
Date: 11th November 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © His toric England Archive. Dam
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Source: His toric England Archive
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Clipstone Colliery 35050_020
Headstocks and Powerhouse at the site of the former Clipstone Colliery, which finally closed in April 2003. The structures are Grade II listed, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, 2021
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Colliery Disused Engine House Coal Mine Heapstead Power House Winding Gear
EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial photograph captures the haunting beauty of the Clipstone Colliery, a once-thriving coal mine that now stands in disuse. The image showcases the iconic headstocks and powerhouse, which have become Grade II listed structures, preserving their historical significance for generations to come. Taken in 2021 by talented photographer Damian Grady, this print transports viewers back to an era when this colliery was at its peak. The imposing headstocks dominate the frame, serving as a poignant reminder of the industry's might and power. These towering structures were once home to winding gear that tirelessly transported miners deep into the earth's belly. Adjacent to them stands the engine house, where massive engines roared with life as they propelled workers on their arduous journeys. In stark contrast to these industrial marvels lies a heapstead—a testament to the immense labor undertaken within these walls. This mound of discarded rock and debris serves as a silent witness to countless hours spent extracting precious coal from beneath Nottinghamshire's surface. The power house completes this evocative scene—its weathered facade hinting at years gone by. Once buzzing with activity and providing electricity for both mining operations and nearby communities, it now sits silently amidst overgrown vegetation. Damian Grady's expert composition allows us to reflect upon our industrial heritage while contemplating nature's reclamation of man-made structures. This powerful image invites us into an atmospheric world where time seems suspended—a visual tribute honoring those who worked tirelessly within these hallowed
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