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October marks Black History Month, and we're looking back to 2019 which saw the opening of Digging Deep: Miners of African Caribbean Heritage here at the National Coal Mining Museum. Read more
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In the early day of mining, men used to have to wear old clothes from home when working down the pit. Learn more about what miners wore and how they kept themselves safe. Read more
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For this week's #StoryFromTheStores, check out this amazing replica tally board, which is a casting of an original wooden board used by miners! Read more
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This week's Story from the Stores is all about Coal Queens! Read more
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Who fancies a glimpse at some of our hidden collection with this week's Story from the Stores? Read more
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