A Brief History of Bestwood Colliery 1872-1967
Bestwood Colliery was one of the largest collieries in the Nottinghamshire coalfield. The preserved veritical winding engine and Gothic engine house can be visited on Saturday’s from 10am to 12 noon.
Bestwood Colliery was one of the largest collieries in the Nottinghamshire coalfield. The preserved veritical winding engine and Gothic engine house can be visited on Saturday’s from 10am to 12 noon.
Image gallery & short video from the Autumn 2024 meeting of the East Midlands Coalmining Heritage Forum at the preserved Bestwood Colliery Winding Engine House.