Art and Music
There is a rich tradition of art and music in mining communities. Use these resources to explore the cultural heritage of mining communities and to support your own creative learning about coal mining.
A folk music resource, with activities and songs about coal mining. Developed with the English Folk Dance and Song Society and schools from Featherstone.
A coal mining folk music and poetry resource, which develops skills in history, literacy and music. Developed with the English Folk Dance and Song Society.
Learning through art
Download our sketching resource and plan an art-focussed visit, using our self-guided resource, which has ideas for sketching and drawing around site.
Learn about the mining artist, George Bissill who was a miner and WW1 soldier.
View and find out more about how miners were represented through Fine Art works on Art UK's website
An Art resource, which explores urban and rural landscapes.
Sign up for Arts Award
Have you thought about using the Museum as inspiration for an Arts Award project? Download our free Arts Award Discover Log Book and Teachers' Resource.
Teacher's Resource Art Award
Pupils Resource Art Award
Learning Resources
Download our learning resources, including our mining factsheets, loan boxes and image bank for artistic inspiration.
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