All that coal, all that engineering ,all that equipment and lastly all that pride ,guts and hard endeavour lost forever not just here but all over the uk ,an act of national criminality,we land up importing coal,importing electricity ,as quoted the politics of the mad house!
I worked here in 80 to 82 we built the new washery and barge loader. i was a sparky, did my app at Brody in 76. Love you guys let the world never forget what we did.
I really miss going underground, I don't miss the work though. worked at Warsop Main & Shirebrook. the thought of not salvaging is another heartbreak on top of everything else but don't worry the council have us recycling tin cans at the end of the drive . just think of the miles upon miles of 3" harmourd cables never mind all the machines. Now that's a crime.
I did my Depts practical here in 89, forget which face...VW ? think i got out on the second level...is this the same one? Do you mind if I add this to my Channel?
Absolutely mate, add it to your channel. When I started U/G at Big K in 1992 they were just finishing VW6’s about to start up 7’s on the 2nd level so probably 4’s or 5’s in 89.
One of the best jobs I have up and till the strike then the industry was fucked. 90% of the mines should still be open. Loved seeing belt jointing machines work on the belts as a Forman
All that coal, all that engineering ,all that equipment and lastly all that pride ,guts and hard endeavour lost forever not just here but all over the uk ,an act of national criminality,we land up importing coal,importing electricity ,as quoted the politics of the mad house!
I worked here in 80 to 82 we built the new washery and barge loader. i was a sparky, did my app at Brody in 76. Love you guys let the world never forget what we did.
All the sights and sounds bring the memories flooding back. Ex Shirebrook miner here.
Watched Pt1 & Pt2 today mate, great stuff. Thanks for posting this. Never got to go down Big K....Never will now. ☹ Norm, old Wheldale lad. 😀
I really miss going underground, I don't miss the work though. worked at Warsop Main & Shirebrook. the thought of not salvaging is another heartbreak on top of everything else but don't worry the council have us recycling tin cans at the end of the drive . just think of the miles upon miles of 3" harmourd cables never mind all the machines. Now that's a crime.
Fascinating film. Thank you for posting this. The still photos are superb.
Best wishes, Chris.
I worked at Kellingley Colliery on the third level in the late 70s
Worked at both Wheldale and Big K
I’d forgotten the sounds👍🏻
Спасибо за видео. Всё очень похоже там где приходилось работать. Вижу ствол сухой не мокрый наверное. 😊
Nice 1 bro 👍
I did my Depts practical here in 89, forget which face...VW ? think i got out on the second level...is this the same one? Do you mind if I add this to my Channel?
Absolutely mate, add it to your channel. When I started U/G at Big K in 1992 they were just finishing VW6’s about to start up 7’s on the 2nd level so probably 4’s or 5’s in 89.
Will this all be underwater now?
Why did he not go in the face????
Could only take the camera into 'Non Reg 19 areas'....no gas
@@oldnormyguy Thanks 🙏 Merry Christmas 🎄
One of the best jobs I have up and till the strike then the industry was fucked. 90% of the mines should still be open. Loved seeing belt jointing machines work on the belts as a Forman
Dam shame we have lost a great industry ⚒️
Where is Darren Elsworth?
Ticka was on the other shift😉
@@oldnormyguy Thank you, I was told Darren was the last man to come up on the last shift any idea?
Made me laugh when they closed it. Coming out crying, pathetic. What about us the miners that ended up on the dole just after 85.