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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CoalvilleCoalville - Wikipedia

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   As its name indicates, it is a former coal mining town and was a centre of the coal-mining district of north Leicestershire. [3] It has been suggested that the name may derive from the name of the house belonging to the founder of Whitwick Colliery: 'Coalville House'.

2. www.townandvillageguide.com › Leicestershire › CoalvilleCoalville in Leicestershire - United Kingdom - Town And Village...

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   Coalville is a town in the north-west of Leicestershire, England, with a rich industrial heritage and a vibrant nightlife. Learn about its mining museum, historic buildings, parks, schools, train stations, and local services.

3. www.leicestermercury.co.uk › news › local-newsReasons Coalville may be the best place in Leicestershire

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   Nov 12, 2021 · Coalville is and always will be a proud former mining town. It’s something that can’t be ignored with the sight of the Snibston Colliery pitheads among the key focal points of the town.

4. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g815421Things to Do in Coalville - Tripadvisor

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   Things to Do in Coalville, England: See Tripadvisor's 6,275 traveler reviews and photos of Coalville tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Coalville.

5. www.coalvilleheritage.org.uk › history › about-coalvilleAbout Coalville | History | Coalville Heritage

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   No one knows for sure who actually coined the name of Coalville but it came into use in the early 1830s and has stuck. Following is the historical background, written by local historian Denis Baker, on the birth of the Leicester & Swannington railway, one of the earliest in the world, and the subsequent discovery of coal deposits in the Long ...

6. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › CoalvilleCoalville - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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   Coalville is a town in the district of North West Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England. In the 2011 census, 34,575 people lived there. [1][2] The town is on the A511 between Leicester and Burton upon Trent.

7. explorediscover.uk › east-midlands › leicestershireThings to do in Coalville, Leicestershire - Explore / Discover /...

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   Discover the charm of Coalville, Leicestershire. Explore its rich history, picturesque countryside, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. jump to main content