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 👇
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.
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.
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).
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.
two miners and a volunteer greeting visitors at the museum
giant storyshell courtesy of Barnsley libraries
the inside of the story shell
We’re having an amazing Geology Rocks day at the Museum! ✨
Thank you to all the lovely visitors that we've seen today!
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
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📷 GB3D
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)
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)
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)
women stood holding banners 'keep the pits open'. Blues, reds and purples are the core colours of this piece.
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.
We would love to see this Wakefield icon in space!
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
Today's wholesome moment is some lovely visitors bringing some butterflies to release along the Museum's nature trail 🦋🌼❤️
Spring is here 🌼❤️
Wow, thats amazing! What a pretty fireplace ❤️ Thank you ✨
did the building ever use coal..? 🥺
Finn getting his teeth checked by the dentist
Finn getting his teeth checked by the dentist
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! 🐴😁
*dusts off coal* thank you!
a bright yellow canary looking at the camera
hey bestie ❤️
we hope you stay cozy and warm today, just like our fluffy little canaries 🐤
Eric a brown pony with a featherstone rovers scarf on his neck
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/
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
10/10! It's a surveyor's steel tape measure.
A circle of material with a central metal handle on one side with the following engraved inscription "WIND / THIS WAY" and a directional arrow.
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 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.
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✨
It's what the bird deserves ✨
Love my job #coal @ncmme.bsky.social
Eric a pony, with a robin
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/
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.
mine guide with a pickaxe speaking to people
The Time Tunnel with lights
five children wearing hard hats walking through the time tunnel
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/
