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Background imageHistory Collection: Former Iron stone miner Jim Easton, 84, was one of the last to leave Skinningrove mine

Former Iron stone miner Jim Easton, 84, was one of the last to leave Skinningrove mine when it closed in 1958 - and the first to go back when it opened as The Tom Leonard Mining Museum

Background imageHistory Collection: The Tom Leonard Mining Museum. 30th May 1983

The Tom Leonard Mining Museum. 30th May 1983

Background imageHistory Collection: For years this fine Ironstone mining ambulance housedchickens

For years this fine Ironstone mining ambulance housedchickens. But now it has been restored to its former glory and given a place of pride in Skinningroves Tom Leonard Mining Museum

Background imageHistory Collection: A miners kitchen, complete with cast iron range, clip rugs and Victorian chairs

A miners kitchen, complete with cast iron range, clip rugs and Victorian chairs, is being set up at the Tom Leonard Mining Museum

Background imageHistory Collection: Lord Shuttleworth, Chairman of the Rural Development Commission paid a visit to the The

Lord Shuttleworth, Chairman of the Rural Development Commission paid a visit to the The Tom Leonard Mining Museum in Skinningrove. He is pictured with the museum manager Alan Chilton in the mine

Background imageHistory Collection: Work has started on a new museum which will tell the history of Cleveland

Work has started on a new museum which will tell the history of Clevelands ironstone mining industry. The Tom Leonard Mining Museum at Skinningrove is a memorial to the Evening Gazette reporter in

Background imageHistory Collection: Two budding miners - Kelly Plews, left, and Martin Robinson - pose outside the Tom

Two budding miners - Kelly Plews, left, and Martin Robinson - pose outside the Tom Leonard Mining Museum. 27th January 1983

Background imageHistory Collection: Archaeological dig at St Peters Church, Wooten Wawen. 9th December 1974

Archaeological dig at St Peters Church, Wooten Wawen. 9th December 1974

Background imageHistory Collection: Archaeological dig at St Peters Church, Wooten Wawen

Archaeological dig at St Peters Church, Wooten Wawen. Mrs Heather Barrie, dig director, cleaning one of the skeletons. 9th December 1974

Background imageHistory Collection: Two young holiday makers from Norfolk, Roslind, left, and Josephine Thakery

Two young holiday makers from Norfolk, Roslind, left, and Josephine Thakery, discover what life used to be like in the Colne Valley when they visited Golcar Museum

Background imageHistory Collection: A large part of Sandwells past will shortly be unveiled to the public following a

A large part of Sandwells past will shortly be unveiled to the public following a study by leading archaeologists from all over the country

Background imageHistory Collection: Ronald Campbell is a Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for

Ronald Campbell is a Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Blyth Valley since 1987. Pictured, Ronnie Campbell is researching the history of the political battles of

Background imageHistory Collection: People shopping in Guisborough. 20th April 1972

People shopping in Guisborough. 20th April 1972

Background imageHistory Collection: A service takes place at Guisborough Priory. 18th May 1975

A service takes place at Guisborough Priory. 18th May 1975

Background imageHistory Collection: Westgate, Guisborough High Street, North Yorkshire. 15th December 1977

Westgate, Guisborough High Street, North Yorkshire. 15th December 1977

Background imageHistory Collection: Guisborough Priory, North Yorkshire, circa 1963

Guisborough Priory, North Yorkshire, circa 1963

Background imageHistory Collection: Shops at Howlbeck Road, Guisborough. 1st October 1954

Shops at Howlbeck Road, Guisborough. 1st October 1954

Background imageHistory Collection: A touch of the ancient among the modern at Guisborough is this packhorse-type bridge over

A touch of the ancient among the modern at Guisborough is this packhorse-type bridge over a stream near the Stump Cross housing development

Background imageHistory Collection: Patten Lane, a stones throw from the The Market Cross, will be demolished as part of

Patten Lane, a stones throw from the The Market Cross, will be demolished as part of Guisborough Urban Councils scheme of housing development in the Northgate area, North Yorkshire. 20th January 1972

Background imageHistory Collection: Westgate, Guisborough, North Yorkshire. 1st October 1954

Westgate, Guisborough, North Yorkshire. 1st October 1954

Background imageHistory Collection: The five-year-old conservation area at Guisborough, of which Westgate (pictured

The five-year-old conservation area at Guisborough, of which Westgate (pictured) is the heart, North Yorkshire. 16th December 1977

Background imageHistory Collection: Guisborough Parish Church, St Nicholas Church. 20th April 1972

Guisborough Parish Church, St Nicholas Church. 20th April 1972

Background imageHistory Collection: Lepton C of E First School. Staff and pupils wore the traditional clothes of

Lepton C of E First School. Staff and pupils wore the traditional clothes of the Victorian period as part of the schools 130th anniversary

Background imageHistory Collection: Washing away the grime of 'Old England'is Lepton C of E First School

Washing away the grime of "Old England"is Lepton C of E First School
Washing away the grime of " Old England" is Lepton C of E First School non-teaching assistant Charlotte Squire. The Victorian " urchins" coming in for a clean-up are

Background imageHistory Collection: Members of the Mediaeval Society couldn t wait to get to grips with each other in a

Members of the Mediaeval Society couldn t wait to get to grips with each other in a Viking/Anglo-Saxon mock battle during the British Steel Gala. 3rd July 1988

Background imageHistory Collection: Tuebrook House, West Derby Road. Circa 1970s

Tuebrook House, West Derby Road. Circa 1970s

Background imageHistory Collection: Wanted: Tenants for Britains oldest council house. You

Wanted: Tenants for Britains oldest council house. You d never think that Tue Brook House in West Derby belonged to the corpie

Background imageHistory Collection: All dressed up and ready to go - Meltham youngsters get ready for a trip back in time

All dressed up and ready to go - Meltham youngsters get ready for a trip back in time. REception and year one children from Meltham County Junior

Background imageHistory Collection: David Attenborough with a 6-weeks-old bear cub. Circa 1955 P016981

David Attenborough with a 6-weeks-old bear cub. Circa 1955 P016981

Background imageHistory Collection: A mine of information... thats these pupils from Golcar Junior

A mine of information... thats these pupils from Golcar Junior, Infants and Nursery School, who dressed up as Miners Through The Ages

Background imageHistory Collection: Victorian characters popped up all over the Tolson Museum in Moldgreen to teach local

Victorian characters popped up all over the Tolson Museum in Moldgreen to teach local school children about lifes hardships and triumphs 150 years ago. 4th January 1988

Background imageHistory Collection: Helme CE School steps back to Tudor times. 28th November 1991

Helme CE School steps back to Tudor times. 28th November 1991

Background imageHistory Collection: Railway enthusiasts crowd the platform at Leamington station to witness the passsing of

Railway enthusiasts crowd the platform at Leamington station to witness the passsing of the last steam-hauled passenger train in the area - the Birkenhead Flyer headed by No

Background imageHistory Collection: London Bridge - July 1965

London Bridge - July 1965

Background imageHistory Collection: Door to Door Salesmen sell Domestic Appliences to homeowners in London

Door to Door Salesmen sell Domestic Appliences to homeowners in London. 26th November 1952Door to Door Salesmen sell Domestic Appliances to homeowners in London. 26th November 1952

Background imageHistory Collection: Miss Ula Clarke (left) and her sister, Alice Clarke, both from Sydney, Australia

Miss Ula Clarke (left) and her sister, Alice Clarke, both from Sydney, Australia, returned to their roots from down under, pictured with plaque commemorating their great great great grandmother

Background imageHistory Collection: Television Programme The filming of the BBC television production of the classic

Television Programme The filming of the BBC television production of the classic Ivanhoe at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland 29 April 1996

Background imageHistory Collection: Television Programme The filming of the BBC television production of the classic

Television Programme The filming of the BBC television production of the classic Ivanhoe at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland 29 April 1996

Background imageHistory Collection: Door to Door Salesmen sell domestic appliances to homeowners in London

Door to Door Salesmen sell domestic appliances to homeowners in London. 26th November 1952

Background imageHistory Collection: The Christmas Mail rush is well under way. By the beginning of December the Post Office

The Christmas Mail rush is well under way. By the beginning of December the Post Office expects to be handling over 100 Million Letters, cards

Background imageHistory Collection: Pupils from Heaton School in Newcastle, put on a pageant, July 8

Pupils from Heaton School in Newcastle, put on a pageant, July 8, 1970 as part of their centenary celebrations. Pupils dressed from the 2010 Space Age era (that what the caption said!)

Background imageHistory Collection: The official opening ceremony at President Kennedy School in Rookery Lane, Holbrooks

The official opening ceremony at President Kennedy School in Rookery Lane, Holbrooks, Coventry. Making his speech is Coventrys Lord Mayor Alderman Leonard Lamb. 3rd October 1968

Background imageHistory Collection: The advantage of being young: Terry Gregg, of The Moorfields, Coventry

The advantage of being young: Terry Gregg, of The Moorfields, Coventry, sits in the drinking trough as David Graham paints the clock tower on Stoke Green, Coventry. It has stood here since 1934

Background imageHistory Collection: The Redesdale cinema, 224 Foleshill Road, Coventry, opened in 1933

The Redesdale cinema, 224 Foleshill Road, Coventry, opened in 1933. It closed in 1952 and became a dance hall called Tree Tops Club in 1973 which closed in 1978. It is now a Sikh Temple

Background imageHistory Collection: Foleshill Mill, off Aldermans Green Road, Coventry, is believed to be late 18th century

Foleshill Mill, off Aldermans Green Road, Coventry, is believed to be late 18th century. It has changed little in 200 years, although much of the grain arrives in bulk loads. The miller, Mr. F.T

Background imageHistory Collection: This photo of Coventry Football Club appeared in a supplement to '

This photo of Coventry Football Club appeared in a supplement to " The Midland Daily Telegraph, " on 4th April 1891

Background imageHistory Collection: These children at a Leamington school stepped back in time to celebrate a centenary

These children at a Leamington school stepped back in time to celebrate a centenary. The youngsters at St Peters Roman Catholic School dressed in Victorian clothing for a day to get a taste of what

Background imageHistory Collection: About 3, 000 people are expected at tonights Christmas charity carol concert at

About 3, 000 people are expected at tonights Christmas charity carol concert at Warwick castle. Roast chestnuts will be served and the singers will be joined by the Salvation Army Coventry Band



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