The sun rises on a working Kellingley colliery for the last time.
The sun rises on a working Killingly colliery for the last time. Miners at the sole remaining deep coal mine still to be in operation are working their final shifts today. Known locally as the Big K, the largest deep pit in Europe is set to close it's doors.
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Location: Kellingley, North Yorkshire, UK
Photo credit: © Ian Hinchliffe / Alamy / Afripics
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