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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.
Fitters Putting a Pan Side on the Coal Face (Flockton Seam)
YKSMM: 1997.1524
Artist
Malkin, Harry
Subject
Harry Malkin
Charcoal conte crayon drawing on paper by artist and former miner Harry Malkin. It depicts an underground scene with two miners crouching, and carrying an object. Both wear helmets, cap lamps, battery pack, knee pads and boots.