2017

SK5350 : Linby Colliery memorial plaque

taken 9 years ago, near to Linby, Nottinghamshire, England

Linby Colliery memorial plaque
Linby Colliery memorial plaque
For a long shot see SK5350 : Linby Colliery Memorial

The text is:

"Site of Linby Colliery 1873-1988. Reclaimed in 1992-94 by Nottinghamshire County Council. In the early 1960's Linby was recognised as Britain's 'champion pit' and was the most efficient coal mine in Europe. Peak output was achieved in 1963 when 1113 men produced 1,325,675 tons.".

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Geographical Context: Suburb, Urban fringe Primary Subject: Memorial other tags: Colliery Site Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SK5350, 110 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Lally   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 27 April, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 27 April, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 53387 50680 [1m precision]
WGS84: 53:3.0434N 1:12.3014W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 53387 50680
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East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
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