Industrial History

Selected sites from UK Directory

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1. Beamish Museum

   Open-air museum of the social, industrial and agricultural history of north of England. Visitor information for coach and educational groups.
   www.countydurham.com

   

2. Big Pit

   Learn about the coal mining history at this real coal mine in South Wales. Find out about the underground tours and get visitor information.
   www.xs4all.nl

   

3. Museum of the Welsh Woollen Industry

   Located adjacent to a modern working mill, the museum displays antique equipment and exhibits on the techniques and history of wool making.
   www.nmgw.ac.uk

   

4. Museum of Yorkshire Dales Lead Mining

   Displaying relics from lead mining on the Yorkshire Dales. Info on this museum run by the Earby Mines Research Group in Yorkshire.
   www.ex.ac.uk

   

5. Prescot Museum

   Information on this museum of watch making in Prescot. Find out about its hours, events and educational services for school groups.
   www.knowsley.gov.uk

   

6. Tom Leonard Mining Museum

   Skinningrove museum highlights the ironstone mining history of the north Yorkshire moors and coast. Investigate the history and view a map.
   www.ironstonemuseum.co.uk

   

7. Trowbridge Museum

   Presents the local history of Trowbridge and its wool industry. Sites features information on its exhibits and opening hours.
   www.wiltshire-web.co.uk