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EXHIBITION HALL AND MUSEUM Here at the centre we aim to bring the story of Apedale alive by 'hands on' history as well as a selection of interesting displays and artifacts. Discover this areas past from pre-historic times to modern day. See our Roman display, including part of a large important 1st century building revealed at nearby Holditch in 1998. Forthcoming Event - Holditch Colliery Disaster Display, Details coming soon. Our impressive mining artifacts collection includes a mine rescue van, a detailed model of a drift mine, pit tools, mine lamps, maps, photographs, pit disaster memorabilia, the authentic reproduction of a miners cottage evokes a fascinating insight into everyday family life in the past.
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A great day out for all ages. This special attraction was created at the site of Staffordshire's Apedale Mine. Along with the underground experience, we have an interesting and informative Museum, a welcoming cafe and gift shop. The centre is set in the unique landscape of Apedale Country Park.Featured Attraction
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The Brontë Parsonage Museum and Brontë Society. The site has information about the lives and novels of the Brontë Family and the Brontë Parsonage Museum.
This year's features are a special exhibition "No Coward Soul" celebrating the life and work of Emily Brontë the author of Wuthering Heights and a redisplay of Branwell Brontë's paintings. The exhibition will be the first time all of the Society's Emily collection has been on display together. |
