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Plenty of free things to do this summer at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
27/07/2010
From Monday 26 July until Friday 3 September, the National Coal Mining Museum for England is the perfect place to keep the children busy, with plenty to do whatever the weather.
During the first w...
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Free Talk and Book Signing Opportunity by Author Alan Gallop
30/06/2010
The National Coal Mining Museum for England will be holding a book signing of the new paperback edition of Victorian’s Children of the Dark on Saturday 3 July, a book that Yorkshire people have taken ...
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Miners’ Gala is just around the Corner
07/06/2010
This year’s Miners’ Gala is just around the corner. Everyone at the National Coal Mining Museum for England is busy preparing for the big day. On Sunday 13 June, families from all over Yorkshire will ...
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National Coal Mining Museum for England wins a prestigious Drawing Inspiration Award
16/05/2010
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is proud to announce that it will receive a prestigious Drawing Inspiration Award for its successful event, ‘A Day in the Life of Caphouse Colliery’, held i...
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West Yorkshire students celebrate their coal mining heritage through a Festival of Dance and Drama
06/05/2010
Come and experience the fusion between the rich history of coal mining and the Arts at the annual ‘Drama Festival Day!’ on Tuesday 11 May at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, in partnership...
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Memories of the Coal Queens
26/04/2010
The next special exhibition at the National Coal Mining Museum for England is called ‘Memories of the Coal Queens’ and is based on Coal Queen competitions, which were at their height between the early...
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Easter Fun continues at the National Coal Mining Museum
12/04/2010
There are still plenty of activities to do at the National Coal Mining Museum during the second week of the Easter holidays (12 – 16 April).
There will be free family art and craft activities ba...
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Easter Fun at the National Coal Mining Museum.
23/03/2010
There is so much going on at the National Coal Mining Museum for England over the Easter break, you won’t know where to start!
The highlight of the Easter Weekend is to help the Easter Bunny and t...
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David Douglass’s Latest Book Launched at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
12/03/2010
The National Coal Mining Museum for England hosted the launch of David Douglass’s latest book ‘Ghost Dancers’, on Wednesday 10 March 2010. The launch included the author reading several extracts from ...
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The Narrator’s Gaze, Fifty years of Documentary Photography
26/02/2010
The National Coal Mining Museum for England will be hosting a symposium, entitled ‘The Narrator’s Gaze, fifty years of documentary photography’, on Friday 26 March 2010, from 10.30am until 4.30pm. The...
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See Coal Mining Machinery in Action!
26/02/2010
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is delighted to announce a special weekend event, ‘See How They Run!’, on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March. The weekend will give visitors the chance to see ...
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Mine-water Conference at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
18/02/2010
As the region emerges from the icy grip of one of the coldest winters for thirty years, the National Coal Mining Museum for England is focusing attention on new technology, producing low-carbon, large...
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Sad news about Colonel the Shire Horse
11/02/2010
It is with great sadness that the National Coal Mining Museum for England has to announce that Colonel the Museum’s Shire horse passed away on Sunday 7 February.
The gentle giant’s life came to a ...
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Picture This! February Half Term activities
08/02/2010
With so much to do this February half-term, families are spoilt for choice. Visitors will be able to enjoy free art and craft activities and storytelling sessions inspired by the current special exhib...
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National Yorkshire Pudding Day
25/01/2010
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is delighted to announce that it will be celebrating National Yorkshire Pudding Day on Sunday 7 February with traditional Sunday Roasts with Yorkshire Puddi...
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CONFERENCE ON HEAT-PUMP TECHNOLOGY USING MINEWATER
18/01/2010
National Coal Mining Museum for England will be hosting a conference on heat-pump technology using minewater on 22 February 2010. Conventional closed-loop heat pump systems have now become commonplace...
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Picture this . . .
18/01/2010
As part of National Storytelling Week, families visiting the National Coal Mining Museum for England are invited to take part in a brand new Storytelling Spectacular on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 Janua...
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Northern Soul John Bulmer’s images of life and Times in the 1960s
06/01/2010
The forthcoming special exhibition at the National Coal Mining Museum for England is of work by renowned photojournalist, John Bulmer. The exhibition is entitled ‘Northern Soul - John Bulmer’s images ...
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National Coal Mining Museum for England Director Receives OBE
07/12/2009
The Director of the National Coal Mining Museum for England, Dr Margaret Faull, was invested with her OBE at Buckingham Palace by HRH the Prince of Wales on Friday 27 November 2009. Dr Faull recei...
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Santa is on his way to the National Coal Mining Museum for England
20/11/2009
Visit Santa and his reindeer friend’s 140 metres underground as Santa returns to his special underground grotto. Booking is essential for all Santa underground tours.
A unique opportunity to meet S...
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25 Years On – A photographic display by Andy Boag
20/11/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum is proud to announce the launch of a special photographic display by photographer, Andy Boag, entitled ‘25 Years On’, on Sunday 22 November. This FREE display marks the...
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Learn the art of Dry-Stone Walling at the National Coal Mining Museum.
19/10/2009
With so much to do this October half term, families will be spoilt for choice. Visitors will be able to enjoy free art and craft activities, living history performances and the popular Pocket Panto at...
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Things to do this October Half Term at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
16/10/2009
With so much to do this October half term, families will be spoilt for choice. Visitors will be able to enjoy free art and craft activities, living history performances and the popular Pocket Panto at...
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It’s behind you!!!
12/10/2009
As the panto season is nearly upon us, the National Coal Mining Museum for England presents the very popular Pocket Panto, who are back with their unique version of Dick Whittington on Monday 26 and T...
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The Big Draw
29/09/2009
Get Creative at the National Coal Mining Museum for England!
Come along to the National Coal Mining Museum for England on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October for the ‘Big Draw’ event, which is part o...
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The Working World of Tom McGuinness – a miner and his art Special Exhibition
25/09/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is pleased to announce that its latest Special Exhibition will be based on the work of Tom McGuinness. ‘The Working World of Tom McGuinness – a miner and hi...
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Rockin’ events this September at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
15/09/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is holding a number of events at the end of September. On 26 September the Yorkshire Geology Society has coordinated a special day of geology activities wit...
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Learn the art of Dry-Stone Walling at the National Coal Mining Museum.
07/09/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is holding a dry-stone walling course on the weekend of Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, where you can learn how to help conserve the art of dry-stone w...
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Museum Secures £30,000 for Conservation and Redevelopment
01/09/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is delighted to announce that it has received a grant of £30,000 by the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund towards conserving the Museum’s ...
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Eric wins his first rosette at Mirfield Show
28/08/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is proud to announce that Eric, one of its rescued Welsh ponies, has won two rosettes and a trophy at the Mirfield Show on Sunday 24 August.
Eric, who is...
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Free tickets to the film preview of King Coal: A Century of Coal Mining on Film
26/08/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England proudly presents a free preview screening of King Coal, the first instalment of a major three-year British Film Institute project celebrating the UK’s 20th ...
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Explore behind the Screens!
24/08/2009
As part of the Heritage Open Days, coordinated nationally by the English Heritage, the National Coal Mining Museum for England will open new doors to the public from Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 September....
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Summer Fun Finale
23/08/2009
This week at the National Coal Mining Museum for England preparations are being made for the final week of Family Summer Fun (31 August – 4 Sept). Come and join in the fun - it’s FREE.
You can be a...
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Explore the wonders of dark to light
17/08/2009
The Free Family Fun Summer extravaganza continues at the National Coal Mining Museum for England this week (24 – 28 August) with ‘Dark to Light’!
Explore the concept of light in the coal mine. Lea...
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Discover Birds and Bugs
03/08/2009
During week three of the holidays (10 – 14 July), get back to nature with our ‘Bugs and Birds’ themed art and craft activities, as part of Family Summer Fun at the National Coal Mining Museum for Engl...
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Fantastic Fossil Fun
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29/07/2009
As Family Summer Fun at the Museum continues into week two, the art and craft activities will be focusing on ‘Fossil Fun’.
Have you ever wanted to own your own prehistoric pet? Now you can. Learn ...
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Minister Launches Summer Fun
24/07/2009
Rosie Winterton MP, the Minister for Yorkshire, launched the Summer activities at the National Coal Mining Museum for England on the morning of Friday 24 July 2009.
Following the formalities of the...
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Summer Fun
13/07/2009
From Monday 27 July until Friday 4 September, the National Coal Mining Museum is the perfect place to keep the children busy, with plenty to do whatever the weather.
Maurice the Miner, the Museum’...
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Leafers at t’Pit
29/06/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is preparing to host its fourth annual Land Rover Show Leaf Sprung (1948 – 1984). Last year’s event was a huge success, with many Land Rover enthusiasts pra...
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Annual Miners’ Gala is just around the Corner
07/06/2009
This years Miners’ Gala is just around the corner. Everyone at the National Coal Mining Museum for England is busy preparing for the big day. On Sunday 7 June, families from around the region will be ...
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Colonel the Shire horse is coming of age!
02/06/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England will be celebrating Colonel the Shire Horse’s 21st birthday, not only on one day but two, as part of the Museum’s 21st Anniversary Celebrations.
Come and...
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The Annual Miners’ Gala
20/05/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England will be celebrating its 21st anniversary at its Annual Miners’ Gala. This year’s Gala will follow a 1940s theme and will be officially opened by local hero ...
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Plenty of free activities this May Half-Term at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
19/05/2009
With so much to do this May half-term, families are spoilt for choice. Visitors will be able to enjoy free art and craft activities, and will be able to meet Billy Bear and his magical fairies from Ma...
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COAL . . . Gary Clarke’s personal tribute
19/05/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is set to host a very special dance performance entitled COAL on Saturday 6 June.
The award-winning choreographer Gary Clarke proudly presents a compell...
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Living in a Mining Community.
12/05/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is opening its new special exhibition, ‘Living in a Mining Community’, to the public on Monday 18 May 2009. The official opening for the exhibition will be ...
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West Yorkshire students explore their coal mining heritage through drama
11/05/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is set to host a drama festival on Wednesday 20 May 2009, in partnership with University of Leeds and a number of local secondary schools.
This is the f...
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Living in a Mining Community
06/05/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is opening its new special exhibition, ‘Living in a Mining Community’, on 18 May 2009. The exhibition will be running as part of the celebrations for the Mu...
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Sad news about a beloved pit pony
24/04/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is sad to announce that our pit pony Robbie passed away on 18 April 2009, aged 19 years, following a sudden illness.
Robbie came to the Museum ten years...
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Annual Miners’ Gala, celebrating 21st anniversary
20/04/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England will be celebrating its 21st anniversary at the annual Miners’ Gala on Sunday 7 June. This year’s Gala will follow a 1940s theme and there’ll be plenty to k...
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Easter Fun continues at the National Coal Mining Museum
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08/04/2009
Come and discover the best place to celebrate Easter this year, without breaking the bank. There is so much going on at the National Coal Mining Museum for England over the Easter break, you won’t kno...
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Easter Fun at the Coal Mining Museum
25/03/2009
Come and discover the best place to celebrate Easter this year, without breaking the bank. There is so much going on at the National Coal Mining Museum for England over the Easter break, you won’t kno...
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National Coal Mining Museum for England opens a new ‘Cutting Edge’ Exhibition.
04/03/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England today unveils a new exhibition dedicated to the Museum’s large collection of coal cutters. The collections are mainly from the local Wakefield company, Brit...
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National Science and Engineering Week at the National Coal Mining Museum
02/03/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is delighted to announce that a range of special activities will be taking place to celebrate National Science and Engineering Week at the Museum.
The w...
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‘See How They Run’, Coal Mining Machinery in Action.
27/02/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is delighted to announce a special event to enable visitors to ‘See How They Run’ on Sunday 8 March. The day will give visitors the chance to see coal minin...
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Andy Burnham MP places the Coxley Live time capsule at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
16/02/2009
As part of an exciting local parish and community initiative, the Rt Hon. Andy Burnham, MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, placed a time capsule in the drift at the National Coal Min...
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Buy a Brick appeal launches at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
04/02/2009
The Rt. Hon. Andy Burnham MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, will be launching the ‘Buy a Brick’ appeal on Monday 9 February 2009 at the National Coal Mining Museum for England.
T...
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Mitsubishi Meets Mining
03/02/2009
Calling all petrol heads! Come down to the National Coal Mining Museum for England this Sunday and you will be able to see a collection of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Cars, as part of the Lancer Regis...
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February Half-Term Activities at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
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02/02/2009
With so much to do this February half-term, families are spoilt for choice. Visitors will be able to enjoy free art and craft activities, living history performances and the popular Pocket Panto at th...
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The last year of Littleton Colliery
22/01/2009
The new special exhibition at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, is titled Littleton by Luke Unsworth. The photographic exhibition opens on Monday 26 January and will run for 13 weeks.
Th...
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National Yorkshire Pudding Day
22/01/2009
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is delighted to announce that it will be celebrating National Yorkshire Pudding Day on Sunday 1 February with traditional Sunday Roasts with Yorkshire Puddi...
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MBE awarded to Erwin Bottomley, former Deputy Director/Mine Manager of the National Coal Mining Muse
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31/12/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is delighted that its former Deputy Director/Mine Manager, Erwin Bottomley, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List. Erwin worked for many ye...
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Santa Claus returns to Caphouse!
23/11/2008
Sorry Santa is now fully booked for 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd Decemeber. A unique opportunity to meet Father Christmas awaits families visiting the National Coal Mining Museum for England. Due to popu...
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Santa’s Underground Grotto is officially opened at the National Coal Mining Museum
10/11/2008
A unique opportunity to meet Santa awaits families visiting the National Coal Mining Museum for England. Due to popular demand, Santa has returned to Wakefield and will be resident in his grotto every...
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Wakefield victorian festival in town
03/11/2008
Wakefield Victorian Festival is back in town from Thursday 13 – Sunday 16 November and the National Coal Mining Museum for England is embracing the celebrations in true style by holding a stall in the...
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Meet the Artist Tom Lamb Event
28/10/2008
A new exhibition of mining art by Tom Lamb opened on Monday 13 October at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. Tom Lamb ‘My Mining Days 1946 – 1969’, is an exciting new exhibition held in cele...
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Historical Commercial Vehicle Society Rally at the National Coal Mining Museum
21/10/2008
On Sunday 26 October there will be some very special visitors arriving in some unusual forms of transport to the National Coal Mining Museum, when the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society Rally returns...
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Eric and Ernie are here to stay
23/09/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is happy to announce that Eric and Ernie, the latest pair of Ponies to arrive at the Museum are officially here to stay.
After a year on a probationary ...
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Last chance to see historic mining banners
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15/09/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England’s special exhibition, Basically Banners will be closing on 28 September. Basically Banners is an exciting exhibition which showcases many of the mining bann...
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Integrated Water Management INWATCO publication Launch
05/09/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England hosted the launch of a major EU funded research publication – Integrated Water Management in former coal mining regions – at an event on Friday 5 September ...
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Discover more during Heritage Open Days
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04/09/2008
As part of the Heritage Open Days, coordinated nationally by the Civic Trust in partnership with English Heritage, the National Coal Mining Museum for England will open new doors to the public from Th...
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Summer Fun Finale
18/08/2008
The Family Summer Fun is reaching its dramatic climax at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. You can be assured that the holidays will be finishing with a bang at the Museum with our annual c...
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Pay Dispute Settled
18/08/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is pleased to announce that the dispute over the pay award between the Museum and the Unison union has been resolved. The package that was offered by the Mu...
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Rockin' Art!
11/08/2008
The Free Family Fun Summer extravaganza continues at the National Coal Mining Museum for England this week with Rock Art! Find out about rocks and stones. Then decorate a rock to take home. It’s FREE ...
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Calling all ‘Mini-Gardeners’ to the National Coal Mining Museum for England
04/08/2008
Get potting down at the National Coal Mining Museum, as part of their FREE summer of activities. Enjoy the great outdoors and make a special souvenir to take home. Gardening was a popular pastime of t...
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Pit Pony Puppets
28/07/2008
The spotlight turns on the pit ponies this week, as part of Family Summer Fun at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. Children can make their very own pit pony puppet and discover more about w...
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A smashing time for all the family
21/07/2008
Make your own Victorian rug and join in with some tile-smashing, as part of Summer Fun at the National Coal Mining Museum for England.
For one week only, children have the chance to have a ...
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Make your own Mining Banner
14/07/2008
Family Summer Fun kicks off in style at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. From Monday 21 July to Friday 25 July, local artist Emma Spencer will be on hand to help visitors create their very...
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Summer Fun at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
07/07/2008
From Monday 21 July until Friday 29 August, the National Coal Mining Museum is the perfect place to keep the children busy and there will be plenty to do whatever the weather.
Maurice the M...
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Leafers at t’Pit
30/06/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is preparing to host its third annual Land Rover Show. Last year’s event was a huge success, with many Land Rover enthusiasts praising the show for providin...
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Painting a Picture of Mine at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
23/06/2008
Set your artistic side free at the National Coal Mining Museum for England on Saturday 12 July, with local artist Jane Gamble. She is bringing her skills and knowledge to the Museum to create a giant ...
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Coal Gift given to the National Coal Mining Museum for England
16/06/2008
To celebrate the National Coal Mining Museum for England 20th anniversary, Unity Gifts in Wakefield have kindly donated a coal model entitled ‘1st shift’ to commemorate the occasion.
The mo...
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Basically Banners exhibition opens at National Coal Mining Museum for England
10/06/2008
A new exhibition, Basically Banners – Union Banners of the Coalfields was opened at the National Coal Mining Museum on 6 June 2008. The exhibition is part of the Museum’s 20th anniversary which also i...
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Students set to become entrepreneurs for the day at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
09/06/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England will be hosting an Enterprise Day in organised by the Education Team at the Museum and Young Enterprise on Friday 13 June. It will involve students from Cat...
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Miners Gala 8 June 2008 Cancelled
02/06/2008
It is with great regret that the National Coal Mining Museum for England announces that its 4th Annual Miners Gala has had to be cancelled. The Museum will be closed all day on 8 June 2008.
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Happy Birthday Colonel
26/05/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England will be celebrating Colonel the Shire horse’s 20th Birthday on Saturday 31 May, part of the Museum’s 20th Anniversary Celebrations.
Colonel has b...
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National Coal Mining Museum for England Industrial Action Closure and Half Term Activities
22/05/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England will be closed on Sunday 25 May and Bank Holiday Monday 26 May 2008 as a result of industrial action being taken by the Unison union in support of their pay...
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20th Anniversary Celebrations at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
19/05/2008
This year the National Coal Mining Museum for England will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with a number of special events to mark the occasion starting at the end of May and throughout June.
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Learn about inventions
12/05/2008
Families will be able to learn all about mining inventions at the National Coal Mining Museum for England this May half term. There will be craft workshops exploring mining inventions during which you...
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We Are Getting Dramatic
28/04/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is set to host a drama festival on 1 May 2008, in partnership with Leeds University and a number of local secondary schools. This is the third year of colla...
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‘Bevin Boys’ Receive Recognition at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
24/04/2008
On the 2 May 2008, 50 former ‘Bevin Boys’ who worked in Yorkshire collieries during the Second World War will receive their commemorative badges from Lord Mason of Barnsley and Mary Creagh MP at the N...
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A Night at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
21/04/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is celebrating Museums and Galleries Month with a variety of family events and activities following the theme of mining inventions.
The Museum wi...
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Raise a glass to the 20th Anniversary Celebrations at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
14/04/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with a number of events and activities happening over May and June. As part of the celebrations the Museum is launc...
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Music Goes Deeper Underground
07/04/2008
The outstanding vocal group The Clerks are performing an exhilarating underground concert for the National Coal Mining Museum for England on Friday 30 May. This unforgettable soundscape of words and m...
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Over 130,000 discover the National Coal Mining Museum for England
02/04/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England smashed its previous highest visitor numbers during 2007
8, with over 135,000 people taking advantage of the facilities available, at the free Wake...
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Barclays ‘Buy a Brick’
31/03/2008
Barclays Plc has launched the National Coal Mining Museum for England’s brand new Buy a Brick campaign with a generous donation of £2,000 to the fund.
The Buy a Brick campaign has been laun...
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Mining Museum in Miniature
12/03/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum will be available in miniature from this weekend, when a model of the Museum will be launched at the famous Peter Jones’ Collectors Spring Event at the Cedar Court Hote...
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Easter Fun at Mining Museum
10/03/2008
Come and discover the best place to celebrate Easter this year, without breaking the bank. There is so much going on at the National Coal Mining Museum for England over the Easter break, you won’t kno...
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Museum Secures £1.95 million for Conservation and Redevelopment
04/03/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is delighted to announce a grant of £1.95 million by the Heritage Lottery Fund towards conserving the Museum’s 130 year old furnace shaft and developing bra...
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Restored British Jeffrey Diamond Equipment Runs at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
27/02/2008
British Jeffrey Diamond Mining Equipment from the 1950’s was running today in the heart of West Yorkshire. Today marks the first time that this Ace coal cutter has run for many years , it has been con...
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‘See How They Run’ Coal Mining Machinery in Action
25/02/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is delighted to announce a special family day to enable visitors to ‘See How They Run’ on Sunday 9 March. The day will give visitors the chance to see coal ...
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Yorkshire Wind Orchestra Blow into the Museum
18/02/2008
Enjoy an evening of great music in picturesque surroundings in rural West Yorkshire. The Yorkshire Wind Orchestra is playing its first concert at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield...
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Search for the Coal Queens of Britain
12/02/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is searching for Coal Queens! As part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations during 2008, the Museum is holding its 4th Annual Miners’ Gala on Sunday 8 June. ...
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Robert Napier Opens Special Exhibition at Coal Mining Museum
05/02/2008
A new exhibition, Changing Landscapes, was opened at the National Coal Mining Museum on 4 February by Robert Napier, Chairman of national regeneration agency, English Partnerships. The Museum was deli...
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Champagne Evening at Museum
04/02/2008
Enjoy an evening of extravagance as the Classic Champagne Company host a tasting session at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield, on Friday 22 February.
The evening will st...
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Local School Pupils Design New Museum Logo
30/01/2008
Enterprise Week, now in its fourth year, took place from 12-18 November and saw over 5,000 events take place throughout the UK. The National Coal Mining Museum for England invited students from Cathed...
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Death of John Gunnell, Former Museum Trustee
29/01/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is deeply saddened by news of the death on Tuesday January 2008 of John Gunnell, who had been the longest-serving Trustee of the Museum. Mr Gunnell was a me...
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National Yorkshire Pudding Day
28/01/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is delighted to announce that it will be celebrating National Yorkshire Pudding Day on Sunday 3 February with traditional Sunday Roasts with Yorkshire Puddi...
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February Half Term at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
21/01/2008
Families will be able to enjoy free arts and crafts activities at the National Coal Mining Museum for England this half term. The workshops will relate to the Museum’s brand new special exhibition; Ch...
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From Outer Space to Underground
16/01/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is delighted to announce that a range of special activities will be taking place to celebrate National Science and Engineering Week at the Museum. Activitie...
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The Adventures of Colonel
14/01/2008
As part of National Storytelling Week, families visiting the National Coal Mining Museum for England are invited to take part in a one day only Storytelling Spectacular, on Sunday 27 January 2007. Our...
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New Mine Manager at National Coal Mining Museum for England
07/01/2008
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is pleased to announce that Willie McGranaghan has been appointed as Deputy Director and Mine Manager, a position that requires two hats or ‘helmets!’ to be...
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Museum Unveils ‘Testing for Gas’ Sculpture
20/11/2007
A new sculpture has been unveiled at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. The sculpture, Testing for Gas, has been donated to the Museum jointly by Mr John Harris, the outgoing Chair of the Co...
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Santa comes to The National Coal Mining Museum
12/11/2007
A unique opportunity to meet Santa awaits families visiting the National Coal Mining Museum for England. Due to popular demand, Santa is returning to Wakefield and will be resident in his underground ...
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Victorian Festival comes to Wakefield
07/11/2007
Wakefield Victorian Festival is back in town from 15 – 18 November and the National Coal Mining Museum for England is embracing the celebrations in true style by holding a stall in the city centre amo...
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Pit Brass at Coal Mining Museum
05/11/2007
Romiley Little Theatre Group will be bringing their latest production ‘One Big Blow’ to the National Coal Mining Museum for England on Saturday, 17 November.
One Big Blow is a unique produc...
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Rosie Winterton Opens Special Exhibition at Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield
29/10/2007
A new exhibition, Coals to Calder Grove was opened at the National Coal Mining Museum on October 25 by the Rt. Hon. Rosie Winterton, Minister of State at the Department for Transport. The Museum is de...
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Historical Commercial Vehicle Society Rally at the National Coal Mining Museum
22/10/2007
On Sunday 28 October at the National Coal Mining Museum some very special visitors will arrive in some unusual forms of transport, when the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society Rally returns to Wakefie...
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Spooky Goings On at the National Coal Mining Museum
15/10/2007
Get a feel for the scary season with spooky storytelling at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. From Monday 22 to Thursday 25 October and Monday 29 October to Thursday 1 November, you’ll be a...
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Creative minds at t’Pit
08/10/2007
This coming weekend the National Coal Mining Museum for England will play host to the ‘Big Draw’ and Coxley Live. Both events provide opportunities for the local community to explore their creative si...
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Discover Family Learning
01/10/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is celebrating Family Learning Week by running free workshops entitled ‘Families Dig Deeper’ on October 7. The workshops will be running at 12.00pm, 1.00pm,...
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There's Trouble at T'Mill!
24/09/2007
Prepare to be spooked when the National Coal Mining Museum for England hosts a Murder Mystery evening on Saturday 6 October 2007. Skulduggery, one of the UK’s most successful Murder Mystery entertainm...
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Museum and University Develop a Chemical Bond
17/09/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England in Wakefield and the University of Huddersfield have teamed up to provide a practical workshop that teaches GCSE science pupils about the environmental impa...
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Officially the Best Attraction in Yorkshire
12/09/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England, in Wakefield, scooped the prestigious White Rose Award for Tourism Attraction of the Year (50,000 visitors and over) at the awards ceremony held at the Mag...
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Become a Miner for the Day with TopLots
10/09/2007
In October 2007 The National Coal Mining Museum for England will be participating in an exciting new initiative: TopLots – the first eBay auction of its kind where the UK’s museums, galleries and heri...
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Discover more during Heritage Open Days
03/09/2007
As part of Heritage Open Days, coordinated nationally by the Civic Trust in partnership with English Heritage, the National Coal Mining Museum for England will open new doors to the public from 7-9 Se...
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Final Week of Family Summer Fun - Jet Powered Coal Carts
28/08/2007
Family Summer Fun is reaching its dramatic climax this week at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. You can assured that the holidays will be finishing with a bang at the Museum with Jet power...
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Videoconferencing Brings Mining to Life for Schools
27/08/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is delighted to announce an exciting programme of videoconferencing workshops made possible by a grant of £8,500 from the Museum, Libraries and Archives Cou...
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Jurassic Park at the Museum!
20/08/2007
The Family Fun Summer marathon continues at the National Coal Mining Museum for England this week; as the clock is wound back to pre-historic times, when Dinosaurs roamed the earth and the fossils we ...
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Painting Pots
13/08/2007
It’s week 4 of Family Summer Fun at the National Coal Mining Museum. As we enter mid-August the fun is staying outside and there’s an opportunity for young nature enthusiasts to be at one with nature ...
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No Kitchen Nightmares at t'Pit
10/08/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England Café has achieved a 5 star hygiene rating from Wakefield Council following a recent spot check of the facilities. The rating is based on hygiene, structure ...
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The Birds and the Bees
31/07/2007
It’s week 3 of Family Summer Fun at the National Coal Mining Museum for England and the fun is venturing into the great outdoors! The Museum’s nature trail will provide the spectacular back drop to th...
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Pit Pony Puppets
23/07/2007
The Pit Ponies take centre stage during the second week of Family Summer Fun at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. You can stroll down to the stables and meet the ponies in the morning befor...
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Coal and Crafts from China
16/07/2007
Family Summer Fun kicks off in style at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. The Coal & Crafts from China workshops give families the chance to master new skills completely free of charge! You...
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Family Fun at the Miners’ Gala
09/07/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is preparing for its third annual Miners’ Gala, which will take place on Sunday 22 July 2007.
Following on from the huge success of the 2006 Gala...
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New Arrivals ‘Bring Sunshine’ t’Pit
04/07/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum would like to welcome its two newest recruits; Eric and Ernie! The two new Ponies arrived at the Museum at the end of last week and are the latest addition to the stabl...
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Leafers at t'Pit
02/07/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is preparing to host its second annual Land Rover Show. Last year’s event was a huge success, with many Land Rover enthusiasts praising the show for providi...
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Record Breakers Spend a Night at the Museum
25/06/2007
A local Brownie Troop took part in the Giant Sleepover 2007 at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. 30 Brownies from units in Horbury, Middlestown and Netherton spent almost 24 hours at the Mu...
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Old King Coal brings the Miners’ Strike back to Yorkshire
18/06/2007
Steel Valley Beacon Arts will be bringing their latest production ‘Old King Coal’ to the National Coal Mining Museum for England on Saturday, 30 June.
This unique musical focuses on the Min...
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‘Brassed Off’ at The National Coal Mining Museum for England
14/06/2007
Enjoy an evening of great music in picturesque surrounds in rural West Yorkshire. Elland Silver Brass Band is playing an evening concert at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield, on S...
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On Yer Bike!
11/06/2007
Matt Marsh, Marketing Assistant at the National Coal Mining Museum will be on his bike next week, cycling the 15 miles from his home in Leeds to the Museum in Wakefield. Matt will be cycling to work a...
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Transporting Coals to Calder Grove – an ingenious solution
04/06/2007
A new exhibition, Coals to Calder Grove, is due to open at the National Coal Mining Museum on 15 October. Based around the story of the Caphouse mineral railway, much of the research for the exhibitio...
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Meet the Yorkshire Miner in Minehead!
22/05/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England has recently been awarded a grant of £8,500 to fund a video conferencing facility. The grant was awarded to the Museum following a joint bid between Jayne A...
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An ‘International’ May Half Term at The National Coal Mining Museum for England
14/05/2007
Families will be able to find out more about mining in other cultures at the National Coal Mining Museum for England this half term. There will be workshops exploring the identities of different coal ...
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British Jeffrey Diamond
08/05/2007
In September last year, the National Coal Mining Museum for England was awarded a grant, of £350,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Yorkshire and the Humber Committee. The funding is being used to c...
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Museums and Galleries Month at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
30/04/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is celebrating Museums and Galleries Month with a variety of family events and activities.
Yorkshire Geology Month will be taking place in May an...
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A world of coal united at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
23/04/2007
A new exhibition, United by Coal is due to open at the National Coal Mining Museum this month. The Museum is delighted to announce that Mary Creagh, Member of Parliament for Wakefield, will open the 2...
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Nearly 130,000 go “Dah’nt Pit”
16/04/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England smashed its previous highest visitor numbers during 2006
7, with almost 130,000 people taking advantage of the facilities available, at the free Wa...
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BJD Reunion a Resounding Success
09/04/2007
In September last year, the National Coal Mining Museum for England, near Wakefield, was awarded a grant of £350,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Yorkshire and the Humber Committee. The funding is...
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Sad News
29/03/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is sad to announce that our beloved pit pony Sparky passed away on 29 March 2007, aged 36 years, following a short illness.
Sparky had been a res...
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Maintenance work at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
26/03/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England in Wakefield, would like to inform visitors that the underground tour will be closed for 2 days in March. On the 29 and 30 of March, the cage which carries ...
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A Different Kind of Digging at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
21/03/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England was the setting for a different type digging this weekend. The 44th Guides of Horbury Bridge, Middlestown Brownie unit and 1st Gaskell Rainbows who meet at ...
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Easter Fun
20/03/2007
Come and discover the best place to celebrate Easter this year, without breaking the bank. There is so much going on at the National Coal Mining Museum for England over the Easter break, you won’t kno...
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Murder Mystery at The National Coal Mining Museum for England
14/03/2007
Prepare to be a super sleuth when the National Coal Mining Museum for England hosts a Murder Mystery evening on 24 March 2007. Skulduggery, the UK’s most successful Murder Mystery Company, has pulled ...
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National Coal Mining Museum acquires Henry Moore artwork
12/03/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum in Overton near Wakefield has recently acquired an iconic piece of artwork by Castleford-born artist and sculptor Henry Moore. The piece entitled Miner Drilling uses a ...
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Flying the Flag for Nationalisation at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
05/03/2007
Were you a miner in 1947? Do you remember vesting day?
On 1 January 2007, it was sixty years since the coal industry in the UK was nationalised. To mark this occasion, the National Coal Min...
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‘Gear up’ for National Science and Engineering Week at the National Coal Mining Museum!
01/03/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is delighted to announce that the Economic Secretary to the Treasury and Member of Parliament for Normanton, Mr Ed Balls officially launched National Scienc...
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Compelling Youth Drama at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
27/02/2007
Budding actors from across Wakefield are busy working on a series of original new performances exploring their mining heritage. This innovative project is being run by a team of students from Leeds Un...
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New bus route improves accessibility to National Coal Mining Museum
12/02/2007
A new bus service from Wakefield to Dewsbury began on 27 January 2007, improving accessibility for visitors of the National Coal Mining Museum, near Grange Moor. The service is an extension of the exi...
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Fabulous Free Family Fun for February at National Coal Mining Museum for England
06/02/2007
Get excited this February half term with free family activities at the National Coal Mining Museum for England in Wakefield. From Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 and Tuesday 20 and Thursday 22 February, you...
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Events, exhibitions and excitement: National Coal Mining Museum launches 2007 events
31/01/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Bannister as the new Marketing Manager.
Rachel will be heading up the Marketing Team at the Muse...
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Events, exhibitions and excitement: National Coal Mining Museum launches 2007 events
31/01/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England has announced its programme of events for 2007 and has again demonstrated it is a must-visit attraction for visitors of all ages.
The year is pac...
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New Chairman at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
31/01/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is delighted to be able to announce that the Rt Hon the Baroness Morris of Yardley will join the Board of Trustees as Chairman, following the resignation of...
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‘20:20 Hindsight’ Art Inspired by the Coal Mine
10/01/2007
From 15 January – 22 April 2007, visitors to the National Coal Mining Museum for England, near Wakefield, are invited to visit a new temporary art exhibition by the artist Harry Malkin. The exhibition...
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Maintenance work at the National Coal Mining Museum
03/01/2007
The National Coal Mining Museum for England in Overton, would like to inform visitors that the underground tour will be closed for three days in January. Between 9-11 January, the cage which carries v...
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Do You Remember British Jeffrey Diamond?
06/12/2006
In September last year, the National Coal Mining Museum for England, near Wakefield, was awarded a grant of £350,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Yorkshire and the Humber Committee. The funding is...
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Pit Ponies Make Perfect Presents!
29/11/2006
If you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the person who has everything, why not adopt a pit pony as a present for them?
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is home to three re...
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Christmas Brass at the National Coal Mining Museum
15/11/2006
Enjoy a festive evening of great music in picturesque surrounds in rural West Yorkshire. Elland Silver Brass Band is playing an evening concert at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, in Overt...
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National Coal Mining Museum for England Goes Victorian
09/11/2006
Wakefield Victorian Festival is back in town from 16 – 19 November and the National Coal Mining Museum for England is embracing the celebrations in true style by holding a stall in the city centre amo...
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National Coal Mining Museum for England gears up for vehicle rally
25/10/2006
On Sunday 29 October the National Coal Mining Museum around fifty visitors will arrive in some unusual methods of transport, when the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society Rally returns to Wakefield. Th...
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There’s some creepy goings on at the National Coal Mining Museum for England
18/10/2006
Get a feel for the scary season with spooky arts and crafts sessions at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. From Monday 23 to Friday 27 October, you’ll be able to join in the free ‘Spooky Sci...
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Sad News
13/10/2006
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is sad to announce that our beloved pit pony Carl passed away on 13 October 2006, aged 29 years, following a short illness.
Carl had been at the Museum ...
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Dreams and Nightmares at the National Coal Mining Museum
09/10/2006
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is celebrating Family Learning Week by running free workshops entitled ‘Darkness and Light: Dreams and Nightmares’. The workshops will be open for the whole...
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Recollections of Lofthouse 1973
04/10/2006
On Thursday 12th October 2006, The National Coal Mining Museum for England will be hosting an evening event ‘Recollections of Lofthouse 1973’. The event is linked with the Museum’s present temporary e...
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Support the future of your community with Coxley Live at the National Coal Mining Museum
03/10/2006
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is pleased to announce its continued support of a major church and community project, ‘Coxley Live’. The project aims to explore, record and protect the her...
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Dead Good Fun at the National Coal Mining Museum
27/09/2006
Prepare to be spooked when the National Coal Mining Museum for England hosts its first Murder Mystery evening on Saturday 14 October 2006. Skulduggery, one of the UK’s most successful Murder Mystery e...
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Support your community with Coxley Live at the National Coal Mining Museum
06/09/2006
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is pleased to announce its support of a major church and community project, ‘Coxley Live’. The project aims to explore, record and protect the heritage of t...
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Open House at Caphouse
29/08/2006
A special treat awaits visitors to the National Coal Mining Museum for England this September. The Museum is offering another chance for people to go behind the scenes as part of Heritage Open Days, r...
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Summer Fun
24/07/2006
From Monday 24 July until Friday 1 September, the National Coal Mining Museum is the perfect place to keep the children busy and there will be plenty to do whatever the weather.
Maurice the Miner ...
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Miners' Gala
23/07/2006
Following the huge success of last year’s first ever Miners’ Gala, the National Coal Mining Museum for England is preparing for another celebration this summer. The Miners’ Gala is happening on Sunday...
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The National Coal Mining Museum Celebrates
05/07/2006
Following the huge success of last year’s first ever Miners’ Gala, the National Coal Mining Museum for England is preparing for another celebration this summer. The Miners’ Gala is happening on Sunday...
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Witness: Disaster, Rescue and Recovery - Museum highlights the progress of safety in mining
03/07/2006
Coal mining has always been a dangerous activity. Its history has been filled with death and disaster but also with acts of great courage, and hope in adversity. This exhibition, open to the public fr...
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Give it some stick at the National Coal Mining Museum
29/06/2006
Summer is upon us, and the National Coal Mining Museum for England is pleased to announce that amongst their seasonal activities, Wakefield Morris Dancers will be performing. The Horbury-based group w...
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Can your Mouse Help the Mining Museum?
14/06/2006
The National Coal Mining Museum for England has just joined Everyclick, an internet search engine that raises funds for charity. Everyclick (www.everyclick.com) was launched in 2005 and allocates 50% ...
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Where There’s Coal There’s Brass
05/06/2006
Enjoy a summer evening of great music and delicious food in picturesque surrounds in rural West Yorkshire. Elland Silver Brass Band is playing an evening concert at National Coal Mining Museum for Eng...
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Inspiration from Local Artists at the Coal Mine
01/06/2006
In collaboration with their latest exhibition, Camaraderie of Dust, the National Coal Mining Museum for England is delighted to host two exciting new events.
Camaraderie of Dust brings together wr...
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Corporate Friends Event Cancelled
24/05/2006
The National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield, have announced that their final breakfast networking event, scheduled to be held at the Museum on Friday 26 May, has unfortunately been cancelle...
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Out of Darkness Light
22/05/2006
As part of the Doncaster New Visual Arts Fringe Festival 2006, Rachel Horne, born during the 1984 miners’ strike, has embarked on an ambitious project, aimed at keeping the memory of coal mining alive...
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Get Creative with Science at the National Coal Mining Museum
17/05/2006
On 26 May 2006 the National Coal Mining Museum for England will launch a brand new interactive CD ROM resource for primary teachers, which aims to make learning science more creative. ‘The Science of ...
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Get Creative with Science at the National Coal Mining Museum
17/05/2006
On Friday 12 May, students and staff from Huddersfield Technical College took part in a sponsored sleepover at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, in Overton, near Wakefield. Students studyin...
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Final Corporate Friends Event at the NCM
15/05/2006
After much consideration it has been decided by the trustees of the National Coal Mining Museum for England to bring to a close their Corporate Friends Membership Scheme. The scheme was launched in Ju...
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Corporates Catered for at Caphouse
08/05/2006
The National Coal Mining Museum for England has announced its Conference facilities are now even better, with the addition of yet more features for the corporate market. Richard Saward, Commercial Dir...
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On the History Trail at National Coal Mining Museum - Museums and Galleries Month
26/04/2006
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is celebrating Museums and Galleries Month with a variety of family events and activities. There will be a fun and interactive gallery trail exploring the p...
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Working Steam Rally Cancelled
20/04/2006
The National Coal Mining Museum for England in Overton, Wakefield has announced that their Working Steam Rally day, proposed to take place on Sunday 30th April, has unfortunately been cancelled. Organ...
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A Mine of Messages - Clairvoyancy Evening
11/04/2006
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is delighted to welcome three experienced clairvoyants for a very special evening in Wakefield. On 26 April 2006, the Museum will host its first Clairvoyanc...
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Easter Fun at the National Coal Mining Museum
04/04/2006
Come and discover the best place to celebrate Easter this year, without breaking the bank. There is so much going on at the National Coal Mining Museum for England over the Easter break.
The highl...
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Imagery and poetry recreate mining life
03/04/2006
From 10 April 2006 visitors to the National Coal Mining Museum for England, near Wakefield, can visit a revealing exhibition which is currently on tour. Camaraderie of Dust brings together poet Michae...
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Industrial Action at the National Coal Mining Museum
24/03/2006
The National Coal Mining Museum for England in Overton, Wakefield has been issued notice of industrial action from the trade union, Unison, to take place on Tuesday 28th March 2006. The notice was iss...
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Chaos at the Coal Face
08/03/2006
Budding actors from across Wakefield are busy working on a series of original new performances exploring their mining heritage. This innovative project is being run by a team of students from Leeds Un...
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National Coal Mining Museum sets families a challenge
06/03/2006
On Saturday 11 March, families are invited along to the Museum to take part in a Family Challenge Day. The challenge is to find a suitable light source for a coal mine in order to solve an age-old pro...
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Fabulous Free Family Fun for February
09/02/2006
Get excited this February half term with free family activities at National Coal Mining Museum for England in Wakefield. From Monday 13 to Friday 17 February you’ll be able to join in with ‘Mining Vil...
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New Mine Manager at National Coal Mining Museum for England
23/01/2006
The National Coal Mining Museum for England is pleased to announce that Jim Daykin has been appointed as Deputy Director and Mine Manager. The position requires two hats to be worn. Firstly, there is ...
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Events, exhibitions and excitement
16/01/2006
The National Coal Mining Museum for England has announced its programme of events for 2006 and has again demonstrated it’s a must-visit attraction for visitors of all ages.
The year is packed with...
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Last Stint at the Pit
09/01/2006
Erwin Bottomley, Mine Manager and Deputy Director, retires from the National Coal Mining Museum for England this year after twenty years of dedicated service.
The longest serving member of staff a...
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National Coal Mining Museum for England Goes Victorian
06/01/2006
Wakefield Victorian Festival is back in town from Thursday 13 – Sunday 16 November and the National Coal Mining Museum for England is embracing the celebrations in true style by holding a stall in the...
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Take a Trip Down Memory Lane with National Coal Mining Museum
04/01/2006
From 16 January visitors to the National Coal Mining Museum for England, near Wakefield, can take a stroll down memory lane with a temporary exhibition from Yorkshire born Betty Miller; A Mining Villa...
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A Mystery Mining Medal- can you help?
04/01/2006
The National Coal Mining Museum is continually delving into the past to uncover fascinating stories about mining and life in a mining community. The Curatorial team receive many enquiries from the gen...
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