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Youngsters from Denby Dale First School got a special glimpse of life down a coal mine
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Youngsters from Denby Dale First School got a special glimpse of life down a coal mine
Youngsters from Denby Dale First School got a special glimpse of life down a coal mine today. With students from Bretton Hall College the children, including Andrew Harpin pictured right, visited the disused Caphouse Colliery, which opens as a museum in June. The 80-strong party gave the staff a trial run at dealing with crowds in the underground section of the museum. 3rd March 1988
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Huddersfield Examiner Archive
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21688619
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Colliery Hard Hats Jobs Mines School Trip
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Exploring the Depths: Youngsters from Denby Dale First School Embark on an Eye-Opening Journey into the Coal Mines". In this photo print, we are transported back to a significant moment in history as youngsters from Denby Dale First School embark on a remarkable adventure. With eager anticipation and wide-eyed curiosity, these children were granted a rare opportunity to catch a glimpse of life down a coal mine. Accompanied by students from Bretton Hall College, this enthusiastic group of young explorers, including Andrew Harpin pictured right, descended upon the disused Caphouse Colliery. Although still months away from opening its doors as a museum in June, the colliery welcomed these brave souls for an exclusive preview. Decked out in sturdy hard hats and armed with boundless enthusiasm, these future leaders donned their miniature mining gear and ventured deep underground. This educational school trip not only provided them with firsthand knowledge about the coal industry but also allowed them to experience what it was like working in such challenging conditions. As they delved into the depths of darkness within the colliery's underground section, their presence served as both trial run and testament to their resilience. The 80-strong party tested the staff's ability to handle crowds while immersing themselves in an environment that once buzzed with activity and purpose. This poignant image captured during March 1988 encapsulates childhood innocence intersecting with industrial heritage—a reminder of how education can ignite curiosity and bridge generations.
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