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Museums Association @museumsassociation.org · Aug 27

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 👇

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

www.museumsassociation.org

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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · Jun 26

Artwork in the collection of Oriel Môn 👉 artuk.org/discover/art...

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 · Jun 26

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 · May 1

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 · May 9

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 · Apr 26

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 museum

giant storyshell courtesy of Barnsley libraries

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Fossils in t'Hills @fossilsinthills.bsky.social · Apr 18

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 · Apr 15

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 · Apr 15

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 · Apr 15

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 · Apr 15

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 · Apr 15

We would love to see this Wakefield icon in space!

Wakefield Museums and Castles @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social · Apr 14

why does Katy Perry get to be the first popstar in space?

why not the queen herself?

© Jane McDonald, obviously

The album cover of Cruising with Jane McDonald but with the word 'space' in front of it. Jane is wearing a white and blue breton top, smiling and saluting you

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Side @sidegallery.bsky.social · Apr 11

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 · Apr 4

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 · Mar 21

Spring is here 🌼❤️

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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · Mar 21

Wow, thats amazing! What a pretty fireplace ❤️ Thank you ✨

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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · Mar 21

did the building ever use coal..? 🥺

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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · Mar 14

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 dentist

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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · Feb 17

*dusts off coal* thank you!

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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · Feb 6

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 · Jan 29

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 · Jan 28

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 ⛏
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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · Jan 23

10/10! It's a surveyor's steel tape measure.

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National Coal Mining Museum @ncmme.bsky.social · Jan 23

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 · Jan 21

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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