An industrial museum in Coalville is being closed down at 5.00pm on Friday 31 July. I'm not going to get into the politics behind the decision, but I thought that those forum members interested in all things mechanical may want to get along there and take a look while they can.
The museum was opened in 1993 after being developed with input from the Science Museum. There are two steam-powered beam engines and a recreation of a belt-driven Victorian workshop there. They also have a small collection of road vehicles and a couple of trains as static exhibits, as well as a short stretch of track and a Hunslet diesel locomotive to use on it.
Along with the local mining history exhibits and interactive science displays there is plenty to amuse and engage minds young and old for a good half a day. The main building is due to be demolished for housing, whilst the pit headstocks will remain along with a smaller visitor centre.
www.snibston.com
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Love that sort of thing, but the North Midlands are a bit of a stretch without a spry jalopy and like-minded companion or co-driver.
Time was I used to belt up and down the M1 like there was no tomorrow. Once or twice there nearly was no tomorrow but God a protec me to raaas. If you see what I mean.
Cost me and others a fortune in maintenance and fuel. I miss the sixties in a way.
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How sad, it's well worth a visit and so educational.
I went down Snibby pit when it was a working coal mine in my previous life as a sales rep, to identify some bearings on a machine working the coal face. I was surprised to see sign posts at the various tunnels!
Pat
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Snibston Discovery Museum closing down on 31 July - Armel Coussine
