mining Art and Science

Mining was once a major employer in Britain and miners were a tight-knit community of (for the most part) camaraderie and togetherness. Mining was a tough and skilful job, incorporating elements of many sciences, such as geology, chemistry, and engineering. Many of the jobs in the mine required bespoke equipment and “Fitters” could turn their hand to anything. Culture was also very important, when the miners could socialise together with their pals to participate in brass banding, singing in choirs, painting, writing, sports, and many, many more activities

This site incorporates just a very few examples of the art and the science of the miner.