This oral history collection comprises 24 interviews with retired coal miners of North West Leicestershire. Interviews were conducted between April 2008 and March 2009 by Colin Hyde. Subjects covered include work at the coal face, work with particular machines, surveying, work in the stores, the engine shed, the canteen, office work, work culture, relations with management, strikes, and mining galas.
Mines of Memory oral history collection, 2008-2009
This material is held atEast Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA)
- Reference
- GB 3003 EMOHA37
- Dates of Creation
- 21 April 2008 - 16 March 2009
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 24 interviews
- Digital Materials
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Interviews were commissioned by Snibston Discovery Museum in Coalville to record how workers at Snibston and Whitwick collieries remembered their work. A CD and audio trail was created and the information gathered was added to the extensive mining memorabilia at Snibston. Snibston Museum closed in 2016.
Access Information
Available for general access
Other Finding Aids
Full catalogue available via: https://archives.le.ac.uk//calmview/TreeBrowse.aspx?src=CalmView.Catalog&field=RefNo&key=EMOHA%2f37
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Born digital
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright: Leicestershire Environment and Heritage Services