MEMORIES OF THE PIT PONIES

We have spoken to some men who worked at the coal pit and remember the ponies. You can hear one of them talk about the ponies by clicking on the link below.

Keith Stone worked at Bestwood Colliery from April 1957 until its closure in May 1967 when he moved to Babbington Colliery.

Here he recounts his memories of the pit ponies…

Audio file on Youtube here.