An archive film show from Ray Johnson
About the film
PITFALL
This social history documentary brings together ex-miners to share their varied and telling experiences of life in the coal
mines of Newcastle-under-Lyme, North Staffordshire. The area’s 20th Century economic and cultural landscape relied
heavily on its 6 major pits which powered the local iron and pottery industries.
It powerfully captures their history and heritage through testimonies, stories, poems, images, documents and
associated materials, as well as expert contributions. It builds understanding and respect for both older people as former
workers and members of the former mining community, and for the role that the mining industry played in the
Newcastle-under-Lyme area. It was part of the “Mining the Past - Shaping Our Lives” project, developed by Age UK North Staffordshire and was
supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
An archive film show from Ray Johnson
Getting to the museum and access
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Image Description
Demolition of Wolstantoon Colliery
Aerial view of Shelton Bar
You may also like the following events from Brampton Museum:
- This Thursday, 26th February, 02:30 pm, Conservation in Action with Lisa Williams, Conservator for Staffordshire Archives and Heritage in Newcastle-under-lyme
- This Friday, 27th February, 02:00 pm, Six Emperors Talk 3 - Trajan in Newcastle-under-lyme
- This Saturday, 28th February, 10:30 am, All the Queen's Horses and All the King's Men' Talk with Rob Pointon in Newcastle-under-lyme
Also check out other
Entertainment events in Newcastle-under-Lyme,
Nonprofit events in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
