The final shift at Pleasley colliery 1983
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Oil on board 16inx12in. After 150 years of productive coal mining at Pleasley colliery 1983 saw the closing of the pit. This bought about hardship and problems for local families. The site now operates as a museum which is a fitting tribute to all those who worked there
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John Betton
My interest in art and art history began aged about 11. I am part taught but mainly self taught. After A Level art and foundation courses at Newcastle Under Lyme college of art and private tuition from local artists Bernard Culshaw and Alston Emery I worked as a ceramic artist in the pottery…
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