In The News
Collection of Pleasley Pit Related Press Articles From 2010 To The Present Day
Preserving the county's mining heritage
Major renovation work at one of the region's oldest collieries will ensure the area's mining heritage is never forgotten.
Published 12 March 2010 Click Here
PLEASLEY COLLIERY REFURB COMPLETE
Work has finished on a multi-million pound restoration project to transform a disused colliery site near Bolsover in Derbyshire. Pleasley Colliery will be handed back to the Land Trust
27 Sep 2010 Click Here
The Bikers begin their tour of industrial restoration projects by joining some ex-miners who are meticulously restoring Pleasley Colliery in Derbyshire.
Broadcast Sun 11 Aug 2013 Click Here
Pleasley - preserving its heritage to create a place of beauty
Published 30th October 2015 Click Here
Coal towns: Unexpected joy in a post-industrial Northern England
When documenting a post-industrial Northern England it’s easy, perhaps, to fall into cliché.
Published DECEMBER 19, 2019 Click Here
A collection of pictures remembering Mansfield in the 1900s
As the twentieth century rolled on, Mansfield is a town that changed dramatically.
Published 23 JAN 2020 Click Here
7 brilliant things around Mansfield you may not know about
We're surrounded by some fascinating sites and landmarks
Published 3 MAR 2020 Click Here
19 Retro photo memories of Pleasley Miners Galas in the 70s
We are heading back to the seventies to the miners galas which were attended by thousands each year.
Published 15th Mar 2022. Click Here
Riders urged to explore new cycle routes in Derbyshire
Five miles of new and improved cycling trails have opened in Derbyshire to encourage people to explore the area.
Published 8 April 2022 Click Here
Go the distance on 10 traffic-free cycle routes in Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a great place to get out on your bike with its stunning scenery and miles of traffic-free paths.
By Gay Bolton
Published 12th May 2022, Click Here
Crowds flock to celebrate Pleasley mining history
Visitors flocked to Pleasley Pit to celebrate its open day – one of the few events still to go ahead at the weekend.
By Jon Ball
Published 11th Sep 2022, Click Here
Photographer with a 'focus on Mansfield' shares stunning snaps from across the community
A Mansfield man is sharing his stunning photos from across the district – celebrating the area’s beauty through the lens.
By Phoebe Cox
Published 26th Sep 2022, Click Here
The beautiful historic buildings in Derbyshire at risk of crumbling away forever
These ancient monuments are at risk of "rapid deterioration"
By Joseph Ash
Published 11:10, BST 10 NOV 2022 Click Here
Drive to charge motorists at Pleasley pit hit a dead end
Visitors to the former Pleasley colliery site have given the thumbs up to a u-turn by the landowners over the introduction of parking charges.
By Wayne Swiffin
Published 6th Sep 2022, 12:09 BST- 2 min read Click Here
21 fascinating photos show life in Derbyshire during the last 100 years
We’ve dug into the archives to find some interesting images depicting life across the county over the last century.
By Julia Rodgerson
Published 20th Dec 2022, 11:52 BST Click Here
Showcasing some of Nottinghamshire's great sights
We asked our readers to send photos of their favourite Nottinghamshire scenes and sights – and what we got back did not disappoint.
By Shelley Marriott
Published 22nd Jun 2023, 16:22 BST Click Here
Proud Pleasley marks 150 years of pit life - before and since colliery closure
Doom and gloom enveloped coal mining communities in the Mansfield and Ashfield area when the pits began to close en masse in the 1980s and 1990s.
By Richard Silverwood
Published 5th Jul 2023, 10:48 BST- 4 min read Click Here
Thousands make Pleasley pit gala day a huge success after thunderstorm scare
A thunderstorm scare failed to prevent a gala day to celebrate 150 years of Pleasley pit being a huge success.
By Richard Silverwood
Published 11th Jul 2023, 12:10 Click Here
Iconic Lancaster Bomber amazes crowds as thousands of visitors flock to “wonderful” Derbyshire event
Thousands of visitors were treated to the sight of a historic Lancaster Bomber taking to the skies over Derbyshire – one of many attractions at a “wonderful” event.
By Tom Hardwick
Published 12th Jul 2023, Click Here
Delight as Pleasley Pit awarded six-figure grant towards restoration
Restoration work at Pleasley Pit is set to begin following the award of a six-figure grant.
By Jon Ball
Published 14th Jul 2023, Click Here
