Coalville

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Coalville is market town in Leicestershire, and also North West Leicestershire district administrative centre. The town lies ten miles south-west of Loughborough and 13 miles north-west of Leicester.
In the past Coalville was known as coal-mining centre. Snibston Discovery Park occupies former colliery site on edge of town, illustrating local industrial heritage: 'hands-on'science exhibits and events.

www.coalvilletown.org
www.nwleics.gov.uk
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Coordinates:   52°43'13"N   1°21'27"W
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