The colliery opened in 1925 and employed thousands of miners over the decades.
From record-breaking miners to the strike action of the eighties, these pictures capture many familiar faces from years gone by.
Have a look through and see who you can spot.
Have a look through and see who you can spot.
10. 1980
September 1980.
Managment Team. Left to right; David Betts, under-manager Northside, Cyril Perkins, surface superintendent, Brian Wright, deputy manager, Jack Storr, surveyor, Terry Wheatley, manager, Ken Fidler, under-manager Southside, Carl King, Unit Electrician and Keith Raynor, Safety Engineer Photo: JPIMedia