Calverton Colliery

I am climbing a "Monkey Pole" in Top Hard 4s Tail Gate at Calverton Colliery.
This ladder was an idea of Adrian Wood one of the Headers at Calverton.
The ladder was attached to the roof bolts and provided access to the Tell Tales
and to the extenseometer stations.

The face entry in Top Hard 4s Tail Gate at Calverton Colliery.

Rufford Colliery

I do not have any information on this photo, it was given to me by the late Mick Baggaley, He is the man kneeling on the right.