Clipstone Colliery former coal mine in the village of Clipstone, Nottinghamshire

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipstone_Colliery

"Clipstone Colliery was a coal mine in the village of ClipstoneNottinghamshire. The colliery opened in 1922 and operated until 2003. It was built by the Bolsover Colliery Company, transferred to the National Coal Board in 1947, then operated by RJB Mining from 1994. The headstocks and powerhouse are grade II listed buildings so have been preserved.[1] The buildings, headstocks and surrounding land were purchased by a private developer in December 2020. Plans are to save the headstocks and redevelop the site as a "multi-purpose leisure facility",[8] and museum.[9]"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1380235

https://c20society.org.uk/building-of-the-month/clipstone-colliery-mansfield-nottinghamshire

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Power House - Clipstone

Mansfield Rd

Clipstone

Mansfield NG21 9EH

Nottinghamshire

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipstone

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2 miles east of Mansfield

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https://www.chad.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/retro/retro-a-look-back-at-clipstone-colliery-in-its-heyday-4915699

"Updated 30th Jan 2025, 17:39 GMT

As the Clipstone Headstocks Museum prepares to open to the public, we are looking back at the colliery during its heyday through 12 fantastic photos.

Clipstone Colliery was a coal mine that first opened in 1922 and operated until 2003.

Clipstone Headstocks Museum, on Mansfield Road, is operated by the Nottinghamshire Mining Heritage Centre CIC and aims to celebrate the area's rich industrial heritage.

In 2020, Stuart Mills purchased the site and began redeveloping it into a visitor attraction and museum."

https://www.chad.co.uk/news/people/your-first-look-inside-clipstones-new-mining-and-military-museum-in-25-photos-4966224

"Updated 29th Jan 2025, 16:59 GMT

Discover Nottinghamshire's military and mining history at a new museum opening at the former colliery site in Clipstone.

Clipstone Headstocks Museum, on Mansfield Road, Clipstone, is operated by the Nottinghamshire Mining Heritage Centre CIC and aims to celebrate the area's rich industrial heritage.

It features displays on various topics, including Raleigh Bicycles, the WWI Army Camp, British Speed Trials, and Robin Hood.

These historic buildings host numerous concerts, shows, and events throughout the year, and also contain an industrial and mining heritage museum.

Guided tours will be available every Friday from March 14 to September 26, 2025.

These tours are run by volunteers, with all funds raised going directly to purchasing materials for the ongoing restoration of the buildings.

For more information about events and costs, please visit: www.clipstoneheadstocks.com.

Stuart Mills, director of Nottinghamshire Heritage Mining Museum, said: “Our museum is just about ready to open – so we look forward to welcoming you.”

He added: “There are lots of interesting stories we’ve got to t"

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