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Silverhill Colliery Remembered
Silverhill Colliery-Going Underground!
Silverhill Colliery :The Last Days 1993
Teversal St Katherine’s 1970 Flower Festival
Telling some of the history of St Katherine’s Church, Teversal, Notts. Spring 1970. Filmed, edited and narrated by Alan Halfpenny. Originally on Super 8 film. (c) Ian Halfpenny
Stanton Hill & Skegby Whitsuntide Walk 1970
Highlighting the annual Procession of Witness, mainly Stanton Hill, 1970. Edited by Alan Halfpenny. Originally in Super 8 film. (c) Ian Halfpenny
Skegby Station 1969
A short walk from Skegby Station to Sutton Station detailing some of the history of the railway line. November 1969. Filmed, edited and narrated by Alan Halfpenny, originally on Super 8 film. Audio is quite low.
Phoenix Greenways – The former collieries of Teversal and Stanton Hill
A little history of the 3 pits of Teversal and Stanton Hill, at Sutton-in-Ashfield in Nottinghamshire.
Coats Viyella Hosiery factory , Sutton in Ashfield 1997 .RIP.
One of the biggest hosiery suppliers in the Uk , CV Hosiery ( aka Simpson Wright and Lowe ) was home to some 800 machines and 400 workers . It closed in 2000 , drowned by cheap imports,customer profits and government indifference. If anyone does still want to buy British socks – visit WBrewin.co.uk online
George Dobb of Sutton-in-Ashfield: Pemier Pigeon Racer
The great George Dobb! He was in the sport for over 70 years and won many premier positions, including 1st open NRCC Lerwick. A great loft visit!