Kellingley mining machines buried in last deep pit - BBC News
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As the UK's last deep coal mine prepares to turn the lights out for good, BBC News looks at why the highly-advanced machines which powered the pit will be left in the deep darkness.
As the UK's last deep coal mine prepares to turn the lights out for good, BBC News looks at why the highly-advanced machines which powered the pit will be left in the deep darkness.
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The UK's last deep pit coal mines - BBC News
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End of an era: Museum marks closure of Kellingley Colliery — and the end of mining in Yorkshire - YorkshireLive
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Britain's last deep coal mine has closed - BBC News
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Kellingley mining machines buried in last deep pit - BBC News
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Kellingley Colliery site set for business park revamp - BBC News
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Kellingley Colliery: Miners Weep After Working Final Shift At Britain's Last Remaining Deep Coal Mine
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Kellingley miners remember life at UK's last deep pit - BBC News
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Tower Two at Kellingley Colliery, North Yorkshire was blown up earlier this morning leaving the other tower standing by itself. Former miners who worked at the pit gathered at vantage points around
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The UK's last deep pit coal mines - BBC News
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Tower Two at Kellingley Colliery, North Yorkshire was blown up earlier this morning leaving the other tower standing by itself. Former miners who worked at the pit gathered at vantage points around
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Kellingley Closed
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Kellingley colliery closure: 'shabby end' for a once mighty industry, Coal