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West Rainton, Adventure Colliery, closure
The last day at Adventure Colliery, 20th July 1978. Harry Clarkson, also retiring after 40 years, brings up the last lump of coal. Northern Echo photograph.
People:
Clarkson, Harry
Date:
1978
Period:
1976 - 2000
Place:
West Rainton
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You can see a history of West Rainton at the Keys to the Past website.
The Keys to the Past (www.keystothepast.info) website provides access to a complete record of archaeological and historical sites in County Durham and Northumberland.
Item Type:
photograph
Donor:
North of England Newspapers
Artist:
unknown
Reference:
DR01978
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