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Park Hall Farm : Mapperley Park Hall Farm with view of Ilkeston in the Background Open casting. The Whitehouse Open casting commenced in April 1977 and continued till the mid 1980's. There is a very interesting article on the following website by Joe Henshaw http://www.healeyhero.co.uk/rescue/com/open-cast.htm Open Casting at the Back of the Orchard Aerial View of the Microlight Field Following Open Casting The National Coal Board, once the open casting had been completed, paid for part of the land to have a microlight field. Arthur had previously been in the Air Force and trained to be a pilot. He had a love of microlights Local Newspaper Reports There was some local opposition to the planning application, as can be seen by these reports. Never the less, permission was obtained and the microlighting still continues to this day. Quadriplegic Trevor Jones Landing on the Microlight Field Son, David, worked on various open cast sites for 20 years before he became full time on the farm. I recall that his sister Brenda worked part time for my dad, Ron Richardson, helping behind the bar in evenings at The Old Black Horse, Mapperley. Beautiful Photograph of the Farm Driveway in Winter This painting was found in the farm house when Beryl and Arthur moved in. Old Photo of Farm House. Date Unknown Park Hall Farm 1964, With Tips in the Background It was such a pleasure meeting up with Beryl again after quite a few years. She is a remarkable 92-year-old who she says has had a really good life on the farm. Sadly, Arthur passed away in January 2018 at the age of 93 years. Thank you so very much for your time Beryl. Park Hall Farm Postcard Park Hall Farm Postcard Wording Mapperley My dear sir ![]() Disclaimer - Copyright - Is this page correct? Something wrong or missing? Please let me know. Also contributions very welcome |