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“Building On Our Past-Creating The Future”
A Presentation to NSRP8th March 2010
WC Friends of Chatterley Whitfield
Chatterley Whitfield CollieryOnce the Jewel in the Crown of the North Staffordshire Coalfield
A Brief HistoryDates back to the 19 t h centuryEmployed over 4000 men at i ts peak1 mill ion tons of coal in 19371 s t coal mining museum to provide
underground accessMost complete range of coll iery
buildings & structures in the countryIntegral part of local community &
economy
The Friends of Chatterley WhitfieldWho are we?Voluntary group with a formal
constitution & elected committeeFormed in 2001Members from a variety of
backgroundsIncludes former miners & NCB staffLocal & nationwide membershipMember of NAMHO
What Are Our Aims?
To preserve the site’s heritage
To promote its regeneration
To make it accessible
Our Involvement So FarWebsite
Archives
Education
Site Visits & Open Days
Promoting the Project
Active With Project Stakeholders
• Stoke-on-Trent City Council• English Heritage• Groundwork• English Partnerships• Business Innovation Centres• Fielden Clegg Bradley• Phase 1a Contractors• Dorethea Restorations• Birse Civils
The Friend’s Commitment
Over 4200 voluntary man-hours in the past six years alone
Other Scheduled Mining SitesPleasley Pit, Derbys. Bestwood, Notts.
Creating The FutureEncourage involvementIncrease membershipArchive cataloguing Artefact restorationIncrease site visitsPresence on site
The Friends of Chatterley Whitf ieldThe Friends of Chatterley Whitf ield
Proud of our Proud of our heritageheritage
Part of i ts futurePart of i ts future