Miner, Clipstone Colliery, Nottinghamshire

Mr Cyril Gorratt, seen here with his safety lamp, was a miner at Clipstone Colliery for many years. For many miners theirs was a way of life more than a job. The giant headstocks from the 1920s colliery are visible in the background.

Location

Nottinghamshire Clipstone

Period

1990s (1990 - 1999)

Tags

mining colliery miner clothing lamp 1990s (1990 - 1999)