Campsall. South Yorkshire. Near Doncaster

I lived in Campsall with my dad Joseph (Joe) Smith, my brother Terry and sister Jeanette. My father worked down Askern pit for many years till he retired at the age of around 55. He passed away in 2009 (Feb). My brother and sister now live in Carcroft near Doncaster. Growing up in Campsall I have got a number of memories. Leaving school at the age of 16 on the Friday and starting work at Askern wood yard on the Monday, with Shaun Murphy (he still works there to this day - 24 July 2011), where I worked for about 6 years, then going to work in the mines of Askern colliery for 11 years. When I was not at the pit I was working at David Carr's farm with Des Rowland for around 4-5 years.