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Your storiesYou are in: Nottingham > People > Your stories > Cotgrave's mining legacy  Cotgrave's mining legacyFilm by Liam Forrest Ex-miner Hugh McIlveen on Cotgrave, past and present, and why the place means so much to him.
Help playing audio/video In 1965 Hugh McIlveen moved his young family to Nottinghamshire from their home in Ireland as he'd found work at the newly established Cotgrave Colliery. With a great grandchild on the way, the family is about enter its fourth generation in Nottinghamshire, something that would never of happened if it hadn't been for the pit. Cotgrave CollieryMining was an important part of Nottinghamshire throughout the 20th century, transforming not only the local landscape but also the lives of those who came to work. Hugh was one of many who migrated to fill the jobs created by the ever-growing industry. He worked at Cotgrave Colliery for over 20 years, until being made redundant in 1989. The pit was closed for good in 1994.  Like so many others, Hugh found himself the victim of false promises from mining bosses. Despite this, he looks back on his time 'down the pit' with fond memories. "I enjoyed the camaraderie, everybody looking out for everybody else... working and socialising with the same people." Country ParkToday the 148 acre site has been turned into a large country park, a place of natural beauty which is popular with local dog walkers and keen fishermen. "They took the shafts down and they've made a brilliant country park out of it... it's hard to imagine that there was a pit there."
Help playing audio/video last updated: 31/07/2009 at 15:11 SEE ALSOYou are in: Nottingham > People > Your stories > Cotgrave's mining legacy About 'My Notts'Nottinghamshire is full of beautiful locations that are rightly know the world over. Sherwood Forest, Nottingham Castle, Trent Bridge and the River Trent all trip off the tongue. But which location means most to you? It could be somewhere romantic, a place of peace and tranquility, even your favourite pub. Contact us on the link below and tell us your favourite Nottinghamshire location and why it means so much to you. Does it bring back childhood memories, your first kiss, just your ideal spot to escape from the rat race? Make sure you include a contact telephone number because we might want to film you in your special location and include you on our map. Try not to think of the obvious places. Let's show people there's more to Nottinghamshire than Robin Hood country.  |
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