National Coal Mining Museum

Title: Martyn Pitt: A Life In Photography
Dates: Saturday 21 October 2023 - Sunday 18 February 2024
Venue: National Coal Mining Museum for England - Exhibition Space
Credit: Martyn Pitt, NCMME

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The National Coal Mining Museum for England at Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, is looking for people to join its team of volunteers, building on their own skills and experience whilst helping to bring the story of coa lmining to life. Pictured Volunteer Russell Dudley, working with Aidan Taylor, aged 9, his mum Lara Andrews, and there friend Timea Michalik.
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