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The Media

From Scrap Book To Hi-Tec History For Pits Rescue



Thanks to the Ilkeston Advertiser - and Charlie Snarski for FRESHEST AIR IN THE WORLD


Thanks to the Ilkeston Advertiser - From Scrap Book To Hi-Tec History For Pits Rescue.
The Prince of Wales paid tribute to four miners killed in an accident as he officially opened a monument on the site of a former Ayrshire colliery.

Evening Post, April 19th 1973 - There's Been An Explosion


Rescues Are Their Business

June 1961 - The Training Gallery

March 1954 - Link Between Rescuers And Station installed at Ilkeston

Derby Evening Telegraph - Saving Men's Lives Is Their Business



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Sunday, 28 July, 2002 - Trapped US miners rescued

9 May, 2006 - Aussie miners rise from the underworld

UK Coal Threatens To Close Five Pits

'King Coal' strikes comeback seam 20/02/2006

End Of An Era at Rossington Colliery