The Library holds a wealth of information on the history of coal mining in England - not only the geographical and technical aspects of mining coal, but also the social, economic and political aspect of the industry and the communities it touched.

This information is available to anyone with an interest, such as students, writers, coal-mining enthusiasts, ex-miners and general visitors.

• Mining disasters
• Conditions in mines and mining communities
• Coal - production statistics
• Unions
• Welfare
• Training
• Mining technology
• Regeneration
• Mining today
• Individual mines

The collection includes current mining journals and journals from the nineteenth century as well as rare books dating from the 1700s.

All visitors to the Museum are welcome to come and have a look at the Library and browse through a selection of books in the study, including children's books on coal mining.

Enquiries
The Library is staffed by approachable, qualified librarians who can assist you with your enquiry.

We welcome enquiries on coal mining in England from all, wherever you may be. You can telephone, email or visit the Museum Library, or contact us online.

New Books & Journals
As well as acquiring material on the past, we actively collect material on current coal mining and here are just a few of the new items we have bought this year.