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Our Stories: Preserving local memories - exhibition at the Mining Museum

About this activity

Dates
Wednesday 30 September 2026 - Sunday 1 November 2026
Location
Project Space, The Hub

Age UK Wakefield District has collaborated with a range of talented local creatives to bring these stories to life, transforming personal recollections into a vibrant celebration of the district’s shared history.

Encounter performance on film and illustrations by local creatives, alongside audio recordings featuring Our Stories participants and drawings by an ex-miner, transforming personal recollections into a vivid celebration of the district’s shared history.

Our Stories is a National Lottery Heritage funded project delivered by Age UK Wakefield District, dedicated to preserving the memories and lived experiences of people across the Wakefield District.

Contacts

National Coal Mining Museum

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

01924 848806

Dates and venues

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Exhibition runs until Sunday November 1st. The Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
  • Thursday 29 October 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Exhibition runs until Sunday November 1st. The Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
  • Friday 30 October 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Exhibition runs until Sunday November 1st. The Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
  • Saturday 31 October 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Exhibition runs until Sunday November 1st. The Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
  • Sunday 1 November 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Exhibition runs until Sunday November 1st. The Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Further information

Documents

Themes

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