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New role created to support ambitious project reviewing historic mining machinery collection

The National Coal Mining Museum has been awarded more than £87,000 in funding from the prestigious John Ellerman Foundation to carry out a wide-ranging review of its Industrial Heritage collection, with a particular focus on mining machinery.

The competitive grant is awarded to just six museums each year, and the Museum is thrilled that its work preserving Britain’s mining legacy has been recognised in this way.

“This funding is hugely important in helping us preserve a collection that represents a monumental chapter in our nation’s industrial history,” said Lynn Dunning, CEO of the National Coal Mining Museum for England.

“The coal mining machinery, large and small, in our care tells the story of the people, innovation, and communities that powered Britain for centuries.

“Thanks to the support of the John Ellerman Foundation, we can now ensure these objects are better understood, conserved, and shared with future generations.

“We can also look at new ways to display and showcase these objects so they can be enjoyed by all.”

A New Chapter for Historic Machines

The funding will drive a major project to assess the conservation requirements, engagement opportunities, and display potential of the Museum’s large industrial items.

As part of this exciting initiative, the Museum is creating a new post: Collections Review Assistant.

The role will join the existing Collections Team and play a key part in uncovering the stories behind the museum’s extensive mining machinery holdings.

Join the Team

The Museum is seeking a methodical, organised, and dynamic individual to take on the post, which is fully funded by the John Ellerman Foundation and will run from September 2025 to March 2028.

The position offers a rare opportunity to contribute directly to the future of a nationally significant collection, preserving Britain’s industrial story for generations to come.

For more information on the role, visit: www.ncm.org.uk/joinus/
To learn more about the John Ellerman Foundation, visit: www.ellerman.org.uk