National Coal Mining Museum for England
National Coal Mining Museum for England, situated in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, tells the story of coal mining and its communities. Located at Caphouse Colliery, and Hope Pit sites, the Museum brings to life the history of one of the country's oldest industries.
Original pit buildings, interactive exhibitions and the chance to go underground in a real coal mine with former miners, gives visitors a unique and unforgettable experience.
Who was a Coal Queen? 👑
From Earth Comes Light: Women, Creativity, and Mining in 20th Century Britain
What was on a deputy's belt?
Meet Dave, our Resident Volunteer Poet
Our most treasured book?
What is Pithead Bath Soap?
Amazing Day Out at the National Coal Mining Museum
Damp-proofing a coal mine?
What are Miner's Checks?
Voices in the Coalshed: Sonnet for the Collier
Voices in the Coalshed: Echoes of the Coalshed
Voices in the Coalshed: ‘801-2015’
Bold as Brass
Voices in the Coalshed: Dave Alton Snap Tin or Bait Box
Brushing our ponies
National Coal Mining Museum
Voices in the Coalshed: Mined Your Language
Wacky Wednesday: Maurice is Missing Some Words...
Voices in the Coalshed: Memories of Gala Day
Voices in the Coalshed: Caphouse Bubbles