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Guided tour at the Mining Museum: The People who Made Caphouse

About the event

Discover the lives of the inventors and innovators that made Caphouse and Hope Colliery. The tour will focus on Jack Inman, Thomas Newcomen, James Watts, Lady Matilda, Richard Trevithick, John Blenkinsop and Emma Lister Kaye.

Explore how problems in mining were solved by brilliant innovations by these people over more than three centuries and how these advances were used here on site.

Easy to moderate, some uneven ground.
Please let us know if you have any access requirements, as the tour can be adapted.
Suitable for 12+
Limited places – book online or call Reception on 01924 848806

Please click on the link under Further Information for more details and online booking.

Contacts

National Coal Mining Museum

Caphouse Colliery New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH

01924 848806

Dates and venues

  • Thursday 1 February 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am,
  • Thursday 7 March 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am,
  • Thursday 4 April 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am,
  • Thursday 2 May 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am,
  • Thursday 6 June 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am,
  • Thursday 4 July 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am,
  • Thursday 1 August 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am,
  • Thursday 5 September 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am,
  • Thursday 3 October 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am,
  • Thursday 7 November 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am,
  • Thursday 5 December 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am,

Further information

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Themes

Learning and interest Events related to education and careers, as well as learning for fun. Also, talks, guided walks, and events of historical or other interest.