TheMuseum is open Wednesday to Sunday 9.45am – 5pm
Following further negotiations with UNISON,industrial action, largely affecting our Underground Tours, is confirmed to take place until Sunday 12 October. Although Underground Tours will be unavailable during this period, theMuseum Remains Open, and continues to share the important history of coal mining with our visitors. Read the full statement here and FAQs.
Pit-made equipment was common, like this fitters or electricians spares box.
Boxes made of odd bits of skirting board and explosives crates or bags made of belting off-cuts, the pit joiner would make what was needed from what was avaliable.
