TWO TOWN MAD
 The Nottinghamshire coalfields
In 1963 the East Midlands' coalfields were enjoying boom times. The area had some of the most prosperous coalfields in Europe. The slogan "East Midlands mines have a powerful future" was to be seen in coalfield areas. The mining communities were close-knit, and Ray recalls the "terraced streets so close together - such a powerful community". He even remembers their tin baths!
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Inside Out - East Midlands: Monday February 14, 2005