First published 100 years ago, this article reported on the changes that came about following the grouping of 120 small companies into four big companies.
EXCLUSIVE: Goldthorpe has been dubbed a dead town by locals, but dedicated policing by South Yorkshire Police and an ambitious regeneration plan from Barnsley Council will ensure it is anything but by the end of this year.
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the closure of one of the best-known pits. Rob Waugh looks at how the village has changed beyond recognition – ‘they’ve countryfied it’.