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Washington 'F' Pit Museum (Tyne and Wear Museums)
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Washington 'F' Pit Museum
Albany Way
Washington
NE37 1BJ
Tyne & Wear
England
Collection details
Industry
Science and Technology
Social History
Facilities
Parking: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
0191 553 2323
E-mail
:
info@twmuseums.org.uk
Website
:
www.twmuseums.org.uk/washington
Open
Seasonal opening hours. Please contact 0191 553 2323 for further details.
Description
Washington ‘F’ Pit’s magnificent Victorian steam engine, engine house and headgear are preserved to mark the town’s coalmining heritage that reaches back over 250 years. The industrial monument is the last of its type in the North East. Visitors will be able to discover what life was like for miners in the region and listen to tales of workers travelling down into the pits. Staff will also be on hand to operate the giant engine that once took pitmen to the coal face and brought coal to the surface.
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Disability Access
Wheelchair access to some public areas
General Education
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
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