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National Coal Mining Museum

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Open Wednesday-Sunday. Visit for a unique all-weather adventure! Meet a miner, explore exhibitions and enjoy the great outdoors. Explore more: www.ncm.org.uk

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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Hi Phil, we don't have this book in our colllection - we'd advise getting in touch with Staffordshire local studies library, as they may have one on file. www.staffordshire.gov.uk/libraries/library-services/local-and-family-history
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Local and family history
Discover Staffordshire’s past through local studies collections, archives and family history resources available in libraries.
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Beat this 🔥
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
5. Louisa Jacobson wearing a dress adorned with miners' checks detailing.  That's all ✨ Images credit: Getty Images / Vogue #MetGala #Vogue
Louisa's dress features silver and gold sequins these have been overlayed with miners checks
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
4. Michael Braun with his bodyguards (the silver statues of miners from our entrance)
Micheal's jacket features the torso of a man, stood next to him are two silver statues from the museum's entrance depicting miners holding lamps
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
3. La La Anthony, wearing a dress featuring a wooden plaque of a coal miner
La La Anthony wearing a gold dress with motifs of flowers, overlayed on this is a plaque of a coal miner
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
2. Colman Domingo holding a perfectly matching scarf from our collection
Colman Domingo wearing a checked colourful print jacket, surprisingly the museum has a similar patterned scarf (yellows, blacks and blues feature prominently)
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
There's nothing more high fashion than coal mining, and it's great to see that our museum objects were a source of inspiration at this year's Met Gala. ✨ A Thread 🧵: 1. Sabrina Carpenter wearing a National Coal Board film reel
Sabrina Carpenter at the Met Gala wearing a dress curated from a film reel, overlaying this is a film reel from the NCB
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Museums Association @museumsassociation.org · 27/08/2025
We're delighted to announce the grantees of the first round of the reimagined @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social Communities and Collections Fund 🙌 The fund supports projects using museum collections to improve inclusion and equitable working with community partners. Congratulations to our awardees 👇
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June 2025 Esmée Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund awardees - Museums Association
Announcing the first grantees of the reimagined fund, supporting projects improving inclusion and equitable working
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Artwork in the collection of Oriel Môn 👉 artuk.org/discover/art...
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Aderyn y Bwn / Bittern | Art UK
Aderyn y Bwn / Bittern by Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe (1901–1979), 1951, from Oriel Môn
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
This week's @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange celebrates wildlife! 🦋 We've chosen 'Aderyn y Bwn / Bittern' by Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe (1901–1979) - his detailed work provides us with important information about the ecology and the changing nature of our wildlife.
artwork of a bird that depicting individual elements/features e/g wings and feathers. He often noted details of where it had been obtained and what circumstances led to its demise.
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Kat @katsimmo.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Today we took our Young Leaders to the @ncmme.bsky.social for their training sesh. Shout out to Rob, our guide, who spoke about education through the pits, on the job training, identity (& much more).
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Catherine Curzon @madamegilflurt.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
These sandals and homemade dress were worn by Kellingley’s Margaret Dominiak, when she was crowned National Coal Queen 1973 in Skegness. The leather vanity case, by Antler Ltd, was amongst the prizes won by Rose McLachlan, crowned National Coal Queen 1969. Via @ncmme.bsky.social.
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
We’re having an amazing Geology Rocks day at the Museum! ✨ Thank you to all the lovely visitors that we've seen today!
two miners and a volunteer greeting visitors at the museumgiant storyshell courtesy of Barnsley librariesthe inside of the story shell
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Fossils in t'Hills @fossilsinthills.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Not long until the Geology Rocks event @ncmme.bsky.social Come along to meet Edestus - Huddersfield's mysterious ancient inhabitant! How will you interpret this fossils? What was its function? Come by our stall to create your own reconstruction! #FossilFriday 🏛️@britgeosurvey.bsky.social 📷 GB3D
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Arnfield's paintings, such as Keep the Pits Open, reflect her empathy and commitment to preserving the history and heritage of mining communities. (4/4)
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Her series Images of Coal was exhibited across the UK. Arnfield shared a close friendship with artist Dorothie Field. Their shared passion for social and ecological issues, particularly related to the coal mining industry, strengthened their bond. (3/4)
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Her move to Nottinghamshire in 1970 sparked her interest in the coal industry, leading to powerful depictions of mining life. In the 1990s, Arnfield focused on the decline of the coal industry, with British Coal sponsoring her exhibition Coal Mining in Nottinghamshire - a Tribute 1994. (2/4)
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Happy #WorldArtDay from NCMME 🎨 'Keep the Pits Open', Protest by Marjorie Arnfield (1930–2001) is on display in our latest exhibition, 'From the Earth Comes Light'. A Thread on Marjorie 🧵 (1/4) Marjorie was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, she studied at Sunderland College of Art and Kings College.
women stood holding banners 'keep the pits open'. Blues, reds and purples are the core colours of this piece.
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
We would love to see this Wakefield icon in space!
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Side @sidegallery.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Open now! The latest exhibition at the National Mining Museum of England explores women, creativity and mining. Featuring works from the AmberSide Collection by Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen and Isabela Jedrzejczyk. tinyurl.com/y733bph4 @ncmme.bsky.social
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Today's wholesome moment is some lovely visitors bringing some butterflies to release along the Museum's nature trail 🦋🌼❤️
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Spring is here 🌼❤️
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Wow, thats amazing! What a pretty fireplace ❤️ Thank you ✨
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
did the building ever use coal..? 🥺
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Rather him, than me... 🦷 Our Clydesdale, Finn, recently had his annual check-up from the dentist! Make sure to admire his pearly whites on your next visit! 🐴😁
Finn getting his teeth checked by the dentistFinn getting his teeth checked by the dentist
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
*dusts off coal* thank you!
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
hey bestie ❤️ we hope you stay cozy and warm today, just like our fluffy little canaries 🐤
a bright yellow canary looking at the camera
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
main character energy 🔥👑 Eric is repping Featherstone Rovers harder than half the squad. Meet him for our Rugby day this Saturday 👉 www.ncm.org.uk/whats-on/rugby-day/
Eric a brown pony with a featherstone rovers scarf on his neck
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Brass Bands England @bbe.org.uk · 28/01/2025
The Bold as Brass 2025 contest is open for entries and will take place on Saturday 7 June 🎉 bbe.band/contest-entry The free-entry entertainment contest for bands in the second section and under will be held at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield ⛏ @ncmme.bsky.social
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
10/10! It's a surveyor's steel tape measure.
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
It's guess the object time..! A new game we've come up with after finding things on our database that are slightly unusual. Let us know what you think it is? ✨
A circle of material with a central metal handle on one side with the following engraved inscription "WIND / THIS WAY" and a directional arrow.
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Brass Bands England @bbe.org.uk · 21/01/2025
Now on Display at the National Coal Mining Museum!🏆 @ncmme.bsky.social The Brass Bands Archive is thrilled to present a new mini-exhibition in the museum’s mining lives gallery! Dive into the rich history of brass banding with treasures that celebrate the deep connection between music and mining✨
A glass cabinet full of archive material including books, photos, and awards.A glass cabinet full of archive material including books, photos, and awards. The wall above it has some information on special events in the brass band and mining world.
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
It's what the bird deserves ✨
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Lynn Dunning @lynndunning.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Love my job #coal @ncmme.bsky.social
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Eric has made a new friend at the Pony Discovery Centre! ✨❄ Why not pop in and see him this week, Wednesday to Sunday 👉 www.ncm.org.uk/
Eric a pony, with a robin
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Tony Wade @tonywade.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
A very exciting project that will finally become a reality soon. Coal Lines is a collaboration with composer Andy Wright and explores Wakefield district’s coal mining heritage through drawings, maps, sounds and music. Thanks to @ncmme.bsky.social for loads of help with images and access to stories.
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Are you ready to travel through time? Join us this January for our brand-new immersive digital experience. Be transported through the centuries as you are taken through almost 200 years of mining history thanks to state-of-the-art technology. Tickets 👉 ncm.org.uk/time-tunnel/
mine guide with a pickaxe speaking to people The Time Tunnel with lightsfive children wearing hard hats walking through the time tunnel
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Christmas is almost here! 🎄 Artist Tom Lamb crafted this beautiful Christmas card, featuring a hand-painted watercolour illustration of a miner's lamp adorned with a sprig of holly. © Tom Lamb, NCMME Collection
Christmas card, featuring a hand-painted watercolour illustration of a miner's lamp adorned with a sprig of holly.
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Thank you! 🐴❤️
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Festive friends! 🎄 Eric and Finn are loving the Christmas tree at the Pony Discovery Centre, why not pop up and see them this week? 🐴
Eric and Finn touching noses in front of the christmas tree at the pony centre
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Just a Little Guy
Glazed ceramic yellow bear desktidy china ornament holding a black coal scuttle which is meant to contain paper clips etc, produced as promotional gift for B.A.C.
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Season's Greetings from NCMME! 🌨️ Image: Christmas Card from 1984.
Seasons greetings from the miners yellow sticker on a Christmas card which states 'yuletide greetings' and a horse and cart
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Is this now a horse account? 🐴 Ernie and Finn = BFFs for life 😍 Visit them this week 👉 ncm.org.uk
Ernie and Finn, two horses, touching noses
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
We're off to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of... Bud! Who else has seen #Wicked last weekend/this week? ✨
Bud, one of the museum ponies, green in colour.
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
This is exactly what we need 👏
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Perfect 👏
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
we don't have any :(
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
us on the daily:
a man stood holding a piece of coal underground taken by Martyn Pitt in 1996
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
We're throwing it back to 1981 today with this photograph, which shows when miners from Denby Grange Colliery broke through to the Caphouse workings on 17 January. 💪🏁 This linked up the workings underground and gave another form of egress from both mines. Image: Harold White, NCMME Collection
miners holding a finish banner underground in celebration
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Helen Featherstone @hjfeathers.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
A fantastic start to festivities @ncmme.bsky.social #Wakefield #HadeEdgeBrassBand were terrific & we all got to see #Santa
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