Arley After The Closure
It was widely held, even announced on the local television news program, that Arley would become a "ghost town" after the closure of the colliery. Minister of State George Darling told a deputation from the Nuneaton and Bedworth area that 1,500 new jobs would be required in the area and recognised (if somewhat belatedly) the need for new industries in the county ["Nuneaton Evening Tribune" March 22nd 1968].
Arley though is even now going strong, developing new industrial and housing estates. Most of its inhabitants work in and around Nuneaton, Bedworth and Coventry.
Arley Growing Up
Introduction
Arley Before The Mine
Opening of the Colliery
Teddy Knox
Development of the Colliery
Colliery Shafts
Life At Arley Colliery
Seams Worked At Arley Colliery
After Nationalisation
Population and Housing
Hill Top & Gun Hill
George Street Area
Closure of Arley Colliery
The National Coal Board
Local Belief
Arley After The Closure
Uses of Colliery Land
Conclusion
Credits & Addendum