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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 3h

⛏️ Dr Steve Sherlock returns to Land of Iron! Hear directly from Steve about the 2026 Street House excavations, including a huge Neolithic–Early Bronze Age cairn, 150+ flint tools and new Roman finds. 📅 Fri 16 Oct | 6.30pm | £5 buff.ly/W3Q3K5j

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🦇 Halloween Bat Crafts at Land of Iron Join Cleveland Bat Group on Friday 30 October, 10am–1pm, for bat-themed crafts and the chance to learn more about local bats. 🎟️ £3 per person plus booking fee buff.ly/9iGdo2T

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🪨 What has been uncovered at Street House? Dr Steve Sherlock returns to Land of Iron to reveal the latest from the 2026 excavations, including a huge Neolithic–Early Bronze Age cairn, 150+ flint tools and new Roman finds. 📅 16 Oct | 6.30pm | £5 buff.ly/W3Q3K5j

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Have you ever found an old clay pipe? One of our volunteers recently found this decorated example in the Guisborough area, featuring Giuseppe Garibaldi, “ITALY’S HERO” and “LIBERTY”. Read the story: buff.ly/xMF2kW4 Have you ever found one yourself?

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Northern Rocks Vinyl are coming to Skinningrove on Sunday 18 October, 11am–3pm. Plus, Land of Iron will be open for museum tours on the day - a rare Sunday opening for us. More details: buff.ly/n8Y8Xkr

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🦇 Skinningrove is alive with bats! 300+ bat-call detections and at least six species were recorded on our first walk with Cleveland Bat Group. Read what we found. Two walks remain, including tomorrow evening: buff.ly/uKAbk4p

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🦇 More than 300 bat-call detections and at least six species were recorded on our first Skinningrove Bat Walk! Join Land of Iron and Cleveland Bat Group for the next walk: 📅 Sat 19 Sept, 6.45pm 🎟️ Advance booking required buff.ly/6Wey29h

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Can you identify these Upleatham miners? See the newly donated photograph: buff.ly/G8ptHPA Land of Iron’s programme of events and activities is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🏺 From Loftus to Land of Iron! Wold Pottery by well-known local potter Jill Christie is now available in our shop—alongside work by other talented local artists and makers. Discover Jill’s story and explore the collection: buff.ly/HFcO2Bl

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🥾 This Saturday: explore Eston Mines with local historian Simon Chapman. Discover the old mine site, surviving landmarks and stories of the Eston Hills. 📅 12 September, 10am–approx. 3pm 🎟️ Advance booking required buff.ly/Y2LTXBd

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🦇 Bat spotting in Skinningrove this Saturday! Join Land of Iron and Cleveland Bat Group for a short introduction, then head out with specialist bat detectors. Sat 12 Sep, 7pm. £10 + fee. Book in advance. buff.ly/q4kjmhU

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

You asked for more heritage walks—next stop, Eston Mines! 🥾 Join Simon Chapman on 12 September, 10am–approx. 3pm. 3 miles of mining history. £7.50 + online booking fee. Advance booking essential. buff.ly/Y2LTXBd

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🦇 Explore Skinningrove after dark with Land of Iron and Cleveland Bat Group. First Bat Walk: Sat 12 Sep, 7pm. Also: 19 Sep and 31 Oct. £10 + booking fee. Advance booking required. buff.ly/q4kjmhU

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🛡️ Roman Day is this Wednesday! Dig like an archaeologist, make a Roman oil lamp, decorate a shield and try Roman battle training. 📅 26 Aug, 10am–3.30pm 🎟️ £10 per child + 50p fee; adults free. Book: buff.ly/uTYYqnV

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Last Fossil Hunting session of Summer 2026 🐚 Our team have had an amazing fossil hunting summer — and there’s just one session left. Friday 28 August, 10am–12pm Skinningrove coastline with Land of Iron £4 per child + online booking fee. Adults go free. Details: buff.ly/3Ou9yev

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Tabletop Archaeology – Home Educator Morning Mon 7 Sept | 10am–12pm Ages 7–11 / KS2 £6 + 50p booking fee 15 places Book: buff.ly/Shca0VQ Made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Upcoming summer events at Land of Iron: buff.ly/7gRlCbf Please note: the Arriva Family Fun Day planned for Tuesday 18 August has been postponed until further notice. Still to come: Fossil Hunting, Iron Printing, Heritage Walks and SKGR Skinningrove Roman Day.

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

UPDATE: The Arriva Family Fun Day planned for Tuesday 18 August at Land of Iron has been postponed until further notice. Land of Iron remains open as normal on Tuesday 18 August, with museum visits and tours running as usual. Full details: buff.ly/ov8d51U

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Two Fossil Hunting sessions to go 🐚 Next up: Wednesday 19 August, 12pm–2pm, on the Skinningrove coastline with Land of Iron. Search for fossils, ironstone and traces of prehistoric life. Other date: 28 Aug, 10am–12pm £4 per child + online booking fee. Adults go free. Details: buff.ly/3Ou9yev

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Last chance for Rock Pooling this summer 🌊 Our final session is Monday 17 August, 12pm–2pm, on the Skinningrove coastline. Explore rock pools, look for crabs and coastal wildlife. Nets and buckets provided. £5 per child + fee. Parents/guardians go free. buff.ly/VlL02GM

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🚌 Arriva customers: show a valid Arriva bus ticket at Land of Iron and claim free child admission! Available until 31 August 2026. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Terms apply. buff.ly/0A3PdoX

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Only two Rock Pooling sessions left this summer 🌊 Next up: Friday 14 August, 10am–12pm, on the Skinningrove coastline. Explore rock pools and look for coastal wildlife. Nets and buckets provided. Timed to end at low tide. £5 per child + fee. Parents/guardians go free. buff.ly/VlL02GM

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Fossil Hunting is back this week 🐚 Join Land of Iron on the Skinningrove coastline on Wednesday 12 August, 10am–12pm, to search for fossils, ironstone and traces of prehistoric life. Other dates: 19 Aug, 12pm–2pm 28 Aug, 10am–12pm £4 per child + online booking fee. Details: buff.ly/3Ou9yev

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Iron Printing Workshop tomorrow—tickets available! 🍂 Friday 7 August, 10am–1pm. Also Friday 21 August. Details and booking: buff.ly/rHm468y

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

There’s still plenty more to come at Land of Iron this summer! ☀️ See upcoming events and booking details on our What’s On page: buff.ly/UobQdg4 Land of Iron’s programme is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Mine on the Move is heading to Rosedale Show. Find Land of Iron in the History Marquee on Sat 15 Aug 2026, with mining records, maps, census material, artefacts and a special Rosedale display. Show admission applies. buff.ly/rcHUM5F

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Skinningrove Heritage Walk Explore Skinningrove’s streets, landmarks and ironstone heritage on Thursday 27 August, 10am–12.30pm. 2.5 miles | £7.50 | Advance booking essential buff.ly/nn7lIOl

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Create your own striking botanical prints using iron ore pigment with Cleveland Fibre Arts. 📅 Friday 7 August 📍 Land of Iron Details:https://buff.ly/esfty17 Land of Iron’s programme of events and activities is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Liverton Mines Heritage Walk Explore Liverton’s ironstone mining history on a 3.5-mile guided walk from Land of Iron. Saturday 22 August, 10am–2pm. £7.50. Advance booking essential. buff.ly/dAVKu44

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Miners’ lamps have arrived at the Land of Iron shop — and one has already sold. Just three reproduction lamps remain, priced at £100 each. Available from our shop in Skinningrove. Land of Iron’s programme is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🚨 Land of Iron is STILL OPEN despite an overnight road incident in Skinningrove. Access via the A174 (Carlin How to Loftus) is unaffected. Open all summer!

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Explore Upleatham Mine on foot this August. Join Land of Iron for a four-mile guided heritage walk through Errington Woods. 📅 Sat 15 Aug, 10am 📍 Errington Woods car park 🥾 4 miles, 3–4 hours 🎟 £7.50 Advance booking is essential. buff.ly/nFubZYK

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Explore Lumpsey Mine on foot this August. Join Land of Iron for a five-mile guided heritage walk through the landscape behind Carlin How to the former mine site. 📅 Sat 8 Aug, 10am 📍 Meet at Land of Iron 🥾 5 miles, 3–4 hours 🎟 £7.50 Advance booking is essential. Find out more: buff.ly/bBDmXpn

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

From the Land of Iron shop shelves 📚 We have a limited number of copies of British Mining No. 121: Cleveland Potash’s Boulby Mine, 1982 available in the museum shop. A detailed local mining publication by Roger Bade, looking at Boulby Mine in the early 1980s. Limited stock available. £12.

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Rock Pooling is back for summer at Land of Iron 🌊 Join us on the Skinningrove coastline to explore the rock pools and discover crabs, fish and coastal wildlife. Selected dates in July and August. Timed around low tide. Tickets £5 plus booking fee. buff.ly/97o1Rgh

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Fossil Hunting is back for summer 🐚 Join Land of Iron on the Skinningrove coastline this August to search for fossils, ironstone and traces of prehistoric life. Sessions are timed to finish at low tide. Details and booking: buff.ly/L8zp0tO

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Mine on the Move is coming to Charltons. Join Land of Iron for local history, artefacts, family activities and a chance to step inside the Miner’s Bathhouse. Thu 30 July, 10am–4pm Charltons Community Centre Free entry buff.ly/yWAopCO

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Ever wondered where your water actually comes from? 💧 From Tees to Tap: A great evening of local history with George Beautyman, exploring Tees Cottage Pumping Station and how our water supply was built. 📅 Thurs 7 May, 6:30pm 📍 Land of Iron 🎟️ buff.ly/THwFsx8

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Thank you to Sue Welch for donating a beautiful textile artwork to Land of Iron 💛 Inspired by the Eston Hills, it reflects the journey from mining past to today, capturing local heritage and rewilding. Delighted it will feature in an upcoming exhibition.

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Our permanent display will be temporarily closed 20 April–4 May while we make some improvements. The rest of the museum, mine tours, events and activities continue as normal. All tickets valid for 12 months!

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

This Thursday! Come and join the Land of Iron team at Guisborough Town Hall (in the old Shorty's Gin shop) to learn and explore Guisborough's ironstone mining past. 10am-4pm. We'll have exhibits, artefacts, photos, and more. Look forward to seeing you there!

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Lland of Iron is a finalist for Best Museum or Cultural Venue at the North East Culture Awards. Being in the final four is incredible given the strong regional competition. Results will be announced at the end of November. #NECultureAwards

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Design & Dignity: The Boosbeck Industries Furniture Scheme 1933-1937, opens Friday. In the 1930s, East Cleveland's mining villages faced unemployment. James and Ruth Pennyman, with Bauhaus-trained artist Wilfred Franks, started Boosbeck Industries to train jobless miners in furniture-making.

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

What is our area’s Neolithic legacy? Discover the history of Street House as investigated by Dr Stephen Sherlock and his team. This Friday at 6pm. Tickets available here buff.ly/1ljzarI

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Looking for some family activities during half-term? We've got two wonderful mornings of craft fun for you. Tickets available here: buff.ly/TOQYAJv

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Have you seen the wonderful additions to the museum? We've been brightening up the place with beautifully knitted decorations. Thank you to Saltburn Knit and Natter Group and Margaret Bennett for kindly donating this wonderful panel of sea creatures!

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Friday 24 October! Discover the area’s Neolithic legacy! Learn about the discovery of a bronze age ring ditch and its ceremonial past, and find out just what the locals were up to in 2000 BC at this enigmatic site! Tickets available on our website.

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

The Mine is on the Move again! Join us in Guisborough on Thur 30 Oct as we bring the museum to you. Artefacts, photos, iron mining exhibits, documents and family history on your doorstep (if you live in Guisborough.) We'll be at the Town Hall from 10am-4pm. Free admission. Come and say hi.

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

You chose Port Mulgrave for our next stop - an excellent choice! This site unlocks so many different paths in our Ironstone Steps journey. At first glance, Port Mulgrave looks peaceful… But 150 years ago, this quiet coast was buzzing with industry.

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Land of Iron @landofiron.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Did you know… Back in the day, ironstone miners sometimes kept gunpowder at home – even under the bed! It wasn’t unusual to see damp barrels drying by the fire, or powder stashed in tins and bags. Not exactly your average Victorian cottage… talk about an explosive household!

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