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Exhibition of artwork based on miners' memories

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'The Past is gone but it is not Lost'

Explore striking artwork, produced using the oral history collection held by NCMME, by Kevan Thompson on display in our Café and entrance ramp area (The Hub).

As the son of a miner, Kevan holds in adoration those who climbed down into the depths of an underground world, risking their lives daily to hew out a living for their families.

Using the Museum’s oral history collection, Kevan found himself recalling memories that he once thought were lost, ultimately finding a re-connection with the past to help to preserve the lives of miners and their underground existence. His collection of paintings on display are little more than a beginning, there are several more memories yet to uncover.

“I have sought to provide an insight by keeping memories alive, not perfect but helping relocate hidden histories and make them visible and ultimately unique to ensure they are ‘…not lost to us.”

Image header © ‘Selby Knights’ by Kevan Thompson

Contacts

National Coal Mining Museum

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

01924 848806

Dates and venues

  • Wednesday 28 August 2024 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs until September 1st 2024 - the Museum is not open on Mondays and Tuesdays.
  • Thursday 29 August 2024 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs until September 1st 2024 - the Museum is not open on Mondays and Tuesdays.
  • Friday 30 August 2024 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs until September 1st 2024 - the Museum is not open on Mondays and Tuesdays.
  • Saturday 31 August 2024 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs until September 1st 2024 - the Museum is not open on Mondays and Tuesdays.
  • Sunday 1 September 2024 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, Runs until September 1st 2024 - the Museum is not open on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Further information

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Themes

Art, crafts and hobbies Art and craft-related items, including exhibitions, sales and workshops. Also, hobbies like modelling and collecting.