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Film - Dole Not Coal
Type:Film
Chesterfield Market Hall
Market Place
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 1AR
About
'Dole not Coal' tells the story of the 1984-85 Miner's Strike from the perspective of the North Derbyshire striking miners and supporters.
With footage from the day and interviews with Tony Benn and Dennis Skinner, amongst others, this documentary gives a frank account of the clash between the National Union of Mineworkers and the Government, through the eyes of the people fighting to save their communities during Britain's most brutal chapter in modern history.
This film is part of an exhibition commemorating the miners' strike of 1984 to 1985. Scroll down the page to see links for the exhibition and other events.
Guide Prices
Admission free
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets - There is a Changing Places toilet in the Market Hall
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
Parking
- Parking with charge - Town centre car parks nearby
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Opening Times
| Season (9 Mar 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 10:30 | |
| Season (23 Mar 2024) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 10:30 | |
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Chesterfield Market Hall has no car park of its own but is signposted from all town centre car parks. The directions below are to the nearest car parks.
From North/South Leave M1 at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At traffic light controlled roundabout select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select middle lane and take 2nd exit (Lordsmill Street). Select left hand lane and take first left (Beetwell Street). Follow road for approx 500 yards (passing Chesterfield Coach Station on left), and turn left down Park Road. Take first left turning into Beetwell Street multi storey car park.
For surface car parks at traffic light controlled roundabout select left lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select left lane and take 1st exit (continuous lane). At traffic lights select right hand lane and go straight on. At roundabout (Matalan, traffic light controlled) keep in right lane and take 4th exit turning left into Rutland Road. Select right hand lane and at traffic lights at top of hill turn right. Take 3rd right turning (Rose Hill East) and turn into car park on left or right.
From East Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway, then follow route from North/South.
From West Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 2nd exit turning left into Rutland Road (surface car parks). Select right hand lane at traffic lights at top of hill and turn right. Take 3rd right turning (Rose Hill East) and turn into car park on left or right.
For multi-storey car park - at Matalan roundabout select middle lane and take 2nd exit going straight on. At traffic lights go straight on. Follow road over raised toucan crossing, turn right after garage (Park Road). Take first left turning into Beetwell Street multi storey car park.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield, 15 minute walk away
Any bus to Chesterfield town centre
Access the exhibition through the Assembly Rooms door opposite Sorbo Lounge and either take the lift to level 2 or take the stairs.
