Annesley Colliery
Photos - 37.
Where - Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.
Visited - 13 April 2007.
Posted - 15 April 2007.
Categories -
urbex, colliery.
The colliery at Annesley was first sunk in 1865 and closed during the 1990's. When it closed it was the oldest working colliery in Nottinghamshire. The entire area was designated as a conservation area in 2000, which meant nothing could be demolished. During 2004 though, some 16 buildings were demolished by the owners, illegally.
I think this is by far one of my favourite explores to date. It's a mess, but an interesting piece of Britain's industrial history.
Headstocks
Outside, and you can't help but be impressed by the mighty structure. It's a shame that the other one was demolished.
Inside - the shaft has been filled with rubble and capped. The lift would've been dual-purpose. Miners would've used a compartment at the top, and coal would've come up in the bottom section.
Up to the top, via a rickety set of steps, and wow, what a view. The huge wheels were made in Tamworth.
Winding gear, found in some nearby non-descript sheds.
Ventilation Shaft
This can be seen on the left of the first picture. Shining the torch down it had no effect, so we had to go down the stairs. About 20 steps down it absolutely stunk of hydrogen sulfide(?) so we decided not to venture further. It was also flooded a bit further in.
Bath house
The village of Annesley is a traditional mining village, with several large terraces for the workers to live. A quick walk and they were at work. Some may have cycled from further afield...
The miners would've changed from their normal clothes and put them in these lockers.
A quick walk to the "dirty" side's lockers and they would've retrieved their work clothes.
After working and putting the dirty clothes back in the dirty lockers, they would've showered. This huge shower room is in quite good condition, with soap still in some dispensers! After showering, the miners would've gone through to the clean side and got changed into their normal clothes.
Back to the bikesheds, and home.
Also
Also inside the bath house were a few offices and nurses block. My photos didn't come out too well 
Electricity Shop
This is the electrician's workshop. We couldn't get into it, so don't really know what it was.
Signs
Some of the various signs that were present.
I'm slightly disappointed with myself. Whilst I got some cool photos inside most buildings, I didn't really get any exterior shots. I may have to revisit...
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Posted 19 April 2007, 13:50 From Keith Gunner
Very brave - is that Ben's rear end I see?
KG 19/4/07
Posted 1 June 2007, 10:30 From Paul Liversidge
I live in Annesley Village. Although I am not from a mining family, I think that it is a great shame that the owners of the Annesley Colliery site illegally demolished a large number of the buildings. It would be a tragedy if they were to be allowed to dispose of the last remaining headstock.
Posted 9 July 2007, 18:10 From steve smith
well done to you those pictures are fab my gran lives in kirkby just down the road and i have to say those pics are superb ace job wish there were more detailed pics of cpllieries
Posted 29 September 2007, 22:20 From Tania Hodgson
I live in Annesley village - if you want more shots, visit soon! The Parish council just had a meeting and Persimmon homes have plans in to develop the site, putting in heritage centre etc, but these buildings will be gone....(oct 2007)
Posted 24 November 2007, 19:00 From davinci
its a cryin shame about annersley but wot about all the uther pits in this country. just remember 84/85 num tryed to keep em all open , wot did you scabs do apart from shutem you reep wot u saw.
Posted 16 February 2008, 20:00 From steve tidswell
my farther was joiner at annesley from 1947 to 1960 nice to see someone still cares
Posted 11 June 2008, 09:00 From David Kitchen
I worked here from 1974 to 1993. Some of the [photos bring back memories. I was a sparky so spent some time on the pit top. It's sad that most of it has now been destroyed and forgotten.
DJK (242)
Posted 6 July 2008, 02:10 From Hemendra Headworth
There still is a chance to save the remaining buildings (Headstock, Electrical House and Bathhouse).
Contact "Annesley Conservation Trust (ACT)" via www.actnow.btik.com or email: act2008@hotmail.co.uk
Posted 24 July 2008, 18:50 From Wendy
My GGGUncle - Hezekiah Soar was a Miner then something called a 'Coal Mine Viewer' then (Under ?) Manager at Annesley between they years 1871- 1880 -1891 , his address is given first as 2 New Annesley then, 1 New Annesley. Is there anyone who would know where these address' would be in the village ? I visited the site today and sadly all but the headstocks and one building are flattened.
Posted 25 August 2008, 11:20 From :) Sal
Excellent pics mate, such a shame that there's just a few buildings still left there.
oh and to davinci, Arthur bloody Scargill wasn't actually interested when my local collieries closed, Shirebrook, Pleasley, Crown Farm, Blidworth, Bilsthorpe, Mansfield, Clipstone, Tibshelf, Stanton Hill, Rainworth, Firbeck, etc, etc, etc. The only time he was actually interested in any collieries closing was when it was in his area. Orgreave springs to mind!!! so please get your facts right on that.
Newstead colliery buildings were also listed if i remember rightly, and they were also demolished illegally.
Cheers, excellent pics and an excellent website.
Posted 1 October 2008, 21:50 From Chris
What a pity that all that history has just been left to rot !
Very interesting pictures and well taken.
Thanks for an insite into a valuable piece of history.
Chris
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