Bassetlaw Museum
Bassetlaw Museum, Amcott House, 40 Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LD
Step into the stories of Bassetlaw’s mining past!
Discover the rich heritage of the local mining community at Bassetlaw Museum, where the everyday lives of miners are brought vividly to life. In partnership with the Oasis Centre, Kilton, we’re proud to celebrate the launch of a brand-new book, Black Dust, Bright Stories—unveiled on the day!
Explore a fascinating display of original mining artefacts from the museum’s collection, many closely linked to the powerful personal stories featured in the book. Get hands-on with history through our engaging handling collection and experience what life was really like down the pits.
Don’t miss: A captivating talk by Janine Buckley at 11am, delving into the incredible role of pit ponies who worked side-by-side with miners underground.
Join us for a day of history, heritage, and heartfelt storytelling—perfect for all ages!
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- Museum open from 10am-4:30pm, Pit Pony Talk 11am.
Location & directions
Bassetlaw Museum, Amcott House, 40 Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LD
- Contact on day:
- Laura Sercombe
- Telephone number:
- +441777713749
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
1st floor has stairs, no lift.
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 50
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
