Discover Coalville, Leicestershire

Coalville is a town in North West Leicestershire, England. It serves as a market town as well as administrative center for North West Leicestershire District. The town has a population of around 34,000 people (2012 estimate).

Coalville was founded out of the coal mining industry, and is a relatively young town by English standard. Although the area has been inhabited since medieval times, the town of Coalville only came about after 1820, when mining engineer William Stenson (1770-1861) established the Whitwick Colliery there. The settlement that developed around the colliery took the name of his house, Coalville.

The main street of Coalville is Ashby Road. In the early days it was known as Long Lane. This street still holds some of the original miners' cottages. The railway line arrived in Coalville in 1833, helping to cement its position as a permanent settlement.

Coalville slipped into decline in the 20th century. As its importance dimmed, the railway lines connecting it to nearby Nuneaton and Shepshed were closed and dismantled. The town went into semi stupor, though efforts were being made now to rejuvenate it.

Visiting Coalville

From London, take the M1 motorway until Exit 22, then continue west on the A511 road. Follow signage to reach Coalville.

Leicestershire Miners' Association Building, Coalville: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Leicestershire_Miners%27_Association_building_-_geograph.org.uk_-_245233.jpg
Author: Les Carruthers
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Places of Interest in Coalville

Christ Church, Coalville: Anglican parish church on London Road. It was built between 1836 and 1838.
Coalville Clock Tower: A memorial to the residents of Coalville who perished in the two world wars.
Donington le Heath Manor House Museum: Museum preserving a 700-year-old manor house in the area.
Snibston Discovery Museum: Museum occupying the site of the former Snibston Colliery. It showcases technology and design.

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