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    Chesterfield Winding Wheel Theatre - Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition

    Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Tuesday 7 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025 Daily 10am - 3.30pm, closed 1pm - 1.30pm. Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Winding Wheel Theatre Tue 07 Oct 2025 - Wed 29 Oct 2025 A new exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Uncover the history of Chesterfield's three railway lines, their connection to the Brampton industries, and the town's connection to George Stephenson. Further details to be announced. Ticket Price Exhibition: Free, ticket not required


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Chesterfield Winding Wheel Theatre - Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition

    Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Tuesday 7 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025 Daily 10am - 3.30pm, closed 1pm - 1.30pm. Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Winding Wheel Theatre Tue 07 Oct 2025 - Wed 29 Oct 2025 A new exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Uncover the history of Chesterfield's three railway lines, their connection to the Brampton industries, and the town's connection to George Stephenson. Further details to be announced. Ticket Price Exhibition: Free, ticket not required


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Chesterfield Winding Wheel Theatre - Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition

    Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Tuesday 7 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025 Daily 10am - 3.30pm, closed 1pm - 1.30pm. Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Winding Wheel Theatre Tue 07 Oct 2025 - Wed 29 Oct 2025 A new exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Uncover the history of Chesterfield's three railway lines, their connection to the Brampton industries, and the town's connection to George Stephenson. Further details to be announced. Ticket Price Exhibition: Free, ticket not required


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Chesterfield Winding Wheel Theatre - Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition

    Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Tuesday 7 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025 Daily 10am - 3.30pm, closed 1pm - 1.30pm. Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Winding Wheel Theatre Tue 07 Oct 2025 - Wed 29 Oct 2025 A new exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Uncover the history of Chesterfield's three railway lines, their connection to the Brampton industries, and the town's connection to George Stephenson. Further details to be announced. Ticket Price Exhibition: Free, ticket not required


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Chesterfield Winding Wheel Theatre - Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition

    Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Tuesday 7 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025 Daily 10am - 3.30pm, closed 1pm - 1.30pm. Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Winding Wheel Theatre Tue 07 Oct 2025 - Wed 29 Oct 2025 A new exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Uncover the history of Chesterfield's three railway lines, their connection to the Brampton industries, and the town's connection to George Stephenson. Further details to be announced. Ticket Price Exhibition: Free, ticket not required


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Chesterfield Winding Wheel Theatre - Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition

    Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Tuesday 7 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025 Daily 10am - 3.30pm, closed 1pm - 1.30pm. Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Winding Wheel Theatre Tue 07 Oct 2025 - Wed 29 Oct 2025 A new exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Uncover the history of Chesterfield's three railway lines, their connection to the Brampton industries, and the town's connection to George Stephenson. Further details to be announced. Ticket Price Exhibition: Free, ticket not required


    Chesterfield Winding Wheel Theatre - Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition

    Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Tuesday 7 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025 Daily 10am - 3.30pm, closed 1pm - 1.30pm. Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Winding Wheel Theatre Tue 07 Oct 2025 - Wed 29 Oct 2025 A new exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Uncover the history of Chesterfield's three railway lines, their connection to the Brampton industries, and the town's connection to George Stephenson. Further details to be announced. Ticket Price Exhibition: Free, ticket not required


    Chesterfield Winding Wheel Theatre - Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition

    Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Tuesday 7 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025 Daily 10am - 3.30pm, closed 1pm - 1.30pm. Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Winding Wheel Theatre Tue 07 Oct 2025 - Wed 29 Oct 2025 A new exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Uncover the history of Chesterfield's three railway lines, their connection to the Brampton industries, and the town's connection to George Stephenson. Further details to be announced. Ticket Price Exhibition: Free, ticket not required


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Chesterfield Winding Wheel Theatre - Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition

    Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Tuesday 7 October to Wednesday 29 October 2025 Daily 10am - 3.30pm, closed 1pm - 1.30pm. Chesterfield: A Railway Town Exhibition Winding Wheel Theatre Tue 07 Oct 2025 - Wed 29 Oct 2025 A new exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Uncover the history of Chesterfield's three railway lines, their connection to the Brampton industries, and the town's connection to George Stephenson. Further details to be announced. Ticket Price Exhibition: Free, ticket not required


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.


    Mining Art Gallery, The Auckland Project - Fuelling the Railway Revolution

    Fuelling the Railway Revolution 27 June 2025 - December 2025 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4pm Admission + Tickets Free with Mining Art Gallery admission Book now This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways. Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal - the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield. Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.