⛏️ Woodhorn (museum)

United Kingdom · Europe · 55.19°N, 1.55°W

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Woodhorn (museum)
Woodhorn Museum, part of North East Museums and formerly known as Woodhorn Colliery Museum and Woodhorn Charitable Trust, is located in Ashington, Northumberland, England. The museum depicts the lives of coal mine workers and features original buildings and equipment from the former colliery, including the two headframes, a winding house, other engine houses, a steam winding engine, stables, a building with ventilation equipment, a blacksmith and joiners shop, and the office. Several buildings contain original equipment and mining exhibits, while others have been converted to museum exhibit areas or wedding, conference and event facilities.

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CountryUnited Kingdom
Continent / regionEurope
Coordinates (approx.)55.19°N, 1.55°W · view on map

Woodhorn (museum) is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.

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