The spring played a vital role in Ashfield's mining history during the late 1950s and early 1960s, when miners worked ...

A natural spring that helped quench the thirst of the dedicated pit ponies now has a permanent reminder of its place in ...

First iron rails were introduced to make pushing the coal carts easier. Pit ponies were then taken down the mines to replace the children who had pushed the coal carts before legislation prevented ...

Pit Pony is a 1999 CBC television series which ... the lives of the families of the men and boys who work in the coal mines.

Coal mining museum with a restored colliery, underground tours, pit ponies, a cafe and gift shop. The Museum is open daily from 10am until 5pm (closed 1st January and 24th-26th December annually).

Projections feature canaries, pit ponies and local wildlife ... arrival of the stunning Sentinel sculpture. Inspired by the coal mining canaries it symbolises hope and resilience.