Extensive collection of photographs showing the history of Kiveton Park & Wales. This large section contains photos that have been generously donated to the History Society for inclusion on this website. They have be separated into the Photo Archive, People's Museum and Digital Archive.
Oral Histories were an important part of the 2007 History Project. During this time, many people from Kiveton & Wales were interviewed about their life and experience of the area. This section also contains some of the other audio clips collected during the project.
See the sights of Kiveton Park & Wales in our video archive! The 2007 History Project uncovered some fascinating videos produced in the large part by local residents. Topics include the history of the area, mining, History Society events and the Kiveton pit clock.
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Mr Cyril King the pony ostler outside the power house with DukeOther Details
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Duke and Silver at the Worksop ShowOther Details
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Duke was a very popular pit-top pony, he became a pit-top pony because he was too big to work underground. In 1967 Duke along with Ginger were the last ponies brought out of Kiveton Colliery so ending pony work here. (Per Kiveton Park Colliery 1866 - 1994 by M Sampson)Other Details
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Note the details in this article do not entirely agree with the end of pony-work in Mr. Michael Sampson's book, Kiveton Park Colliery 1866 - 1994.
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From sometime in the 1940's until 1962 Duke worked on the surface. In 1962 Duke had to go underground.
Information courtesy of J Thickitt
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Mr Cyril King, the pony ostler with Duke and one other pony outside the power house. Note the leather cap worn to protect the head and eyes.Other Details
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Mr Cyril King talking to H.M. The Queen during the Royal Show York 1948Other Details
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Mr Cyril King with pit-ponies Duke and Taff in the pit yard on their last day 21st December 1967.
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Personal comments on the 18th May 2006 by Mr Clarence Penn former Pony trainer/Deputy Kiveton Park CollieryOther Details
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