Museum

EXHIBITION HALL AND MUSEUM

Here at the centre we aim to bring the story of Apedale alive by 'hands on' history as well as a selection of interesting displays and artifacts.

Discover this areas past from pre-historic times to modern day. See our Roman display, including part of a large important 1st century building revealed at nearby Holditch in 1998.

Forthcoming Event - Holditch Colliery Disaster Display, Details coming soon.

Our impressive mining artifacts collection includes a mine rescue van, a detailed model of a drift mine, pit tools, mine lamps, maps, photographs, pit disaster memorabilia, the authentic reproduction of a miners cottage evokes a fascinating insight into everyday family life in the past.

Design Team: Geoff Cartlidge, Barrie Collinson, Les Mason.