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New Hucknall Colliery in Huthwaite opened in 1877 and employed around 500 people, increasing the population of Hucknall village to more than 2,000 by 1881. This workforce went up to more than 1,300, but it was actually the manufacture of hosiery products that became the major industry in the region. New Hucknall Colliery closed with other mines in the area in the early 1980s.

The church dates from 1903 and the stone was taken from a seam in the local colliery and delivered to the site by the colliers.

Public right of way footpaths cut through the Golf Course in various places (if someone shouts "FORE" you need to duck!).

The Cotes Parkland was sold off in small plots during the nineteenth century when the area was being mined for coal and ironstone. Three of the ponds were constructed during the nineteenth century as a result of mining operations, but it is thought that pond 3 is considerably older. In 1942 the area was re-landscaped for public use by Italian prisoners of war and subsequently became very popular for walking and picnicking. The creation of Cotes Park Industrial Estate in the 1970s has isolated the ponds within an industrial and residential landscape. They fell into disuse and decay and suffered from pollution. In the late 1980’s the borough council improved the ponds, which encouraged angling, walking and horse riding, there is an active friends group who have raised funds in partnership with Palmer Morewood Angling Club to install new paths and fishing pegs, the Borough Council have also improved the infrastructure and work with the Environment Agency to combat pollution.

The Derbyshire History, Gazetteer & Directory dated 1857 states “The Wesleyan Reformers’ Chapel, situated in Birchwood Lane was erected by John Smedley Esq., of Lea Bridge. It is a handsome building with tower and one bell. In connection with which is a good school, eligible for all the children in the village. The school-room is lighted with gas and heated with hot water, will accommodate about 200 children; average attendance 126”.

The church is medieval but was restored in 1899 and a north aisle added. In the churchyard there is a monolith of the type found in Derbyshire stone circles which suggests that the site was used for pagan worship before the church was built. The churchyard houses the grave of Daniel Boswell King of the Gypsies.

A church has stood on this location since at least the 7th century . Work commenced on the present building in 1879. In the year 2000, a new stained glass window was installed with images which reflect the heritage of the area.

The highest pub in Nottinghamshire at 182 m