Commemorative plaque 75930

This commemorative plaque records: Erected by the NUNEATON and BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL to Commemorate and in Tribute to the Miners of the local Coal Mining Industry. The Winding Wheel was donated by the NATIONAL COAL BOARD and was in use at NEWDIGATE COLLIERY the last working mine in the Borough, until its closure on the 5th of FEBRUARY 1982. Unveiled by his Worship the Mayor Cllr. A.H. WALKER J.P. on the 27th day of MARCH 1986. Recorded plaque organisation: Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.

This plaque commemorates the miners of Nuneaton and Bedworth's coal mining industry, recognizing their significant contribution to the local economy until the last mine, Newdigate Colliery, closed in 1982. The winding wheel symbolizes the industry's legacy and the community's dependence on coal mining for much of its economic history.