Jill drove a bulldozer for her father’s business, crushing and burying the remains of buildings and underground installations, at the former R. A. F. station. Staffordshire County Council and the National Coal Board are mentioned.

The National Coal Board was investing heavily into three collieries – Lea Hall at Rugeley, Littleton in Cannock and Hem Heath near Stoke-on-Trent – where strike-defying miners were regularly going to work. Ian MacGregor is mentioned. The photograph shows

Normid Housing Association was optimistic about opportunities for new developments in the Cannock Chase area. David Mtchell is quoted, and St John’s Road, Cannock, Tamworth and the national Coal Board are mentioned. The photograph shows an estate being bu

85,000 homes owned by the National Coal Board in the Cannock and Rugeley areas were due to be sold off at up to half the market value, and tenants were to get first refusal. The photograph shows Mick Jarocki and his son Mike outside their home.