However, along with many other areas, a large number of mining jobs were lost in the late 1980s, and several pits closed.

The pit closed in 1991, and the character of the village has changed radically over the last decade.

Once a coal mining area, the last pit closed in 1985.

The pits closed in the late 1960s and their sites have been reclaimed for other development.

Originally a mining village, the pits have long since closed.

This pit started around the beginning of the 19th century and closed in 1927.

However this pit has now closed down along with the others in the area.

Several pits closed in the 19th century as the coal was worked out.

The village has seen great changes and re-generation since the pit closed down.

This local pit has now closed but the choir still flourishes.