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Events @ Elsecar
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1795 Newcomen Engine
Demonstrations
at the New Colliery
Sundays
15129 July
12 I26 August 91 23 September
Come along and see our Newcomen Engine in action. It's the oldest steam engine in the world that's still in its original location - the Elsecar New Colliery, sunk in 1795. Learn about the invention that changed the world and the role it played in the spectacular development of Elsecar as an industrial community. Explore inside the Engine House and peer down its original mineshaft.
Demonstrations start at the New Colliery 12pm 11pm 12pm I
Free - donations welcome
Guided Tour:
The Earl's Village of Iron & Coal
Sundays
15129 July
12 I26 August 91 23 September
Young Archaeologists' Club,
Barnsley and Rotherham
Saturdays 7 July 11 September
(Then every first Saturday in the month)
Do you know a young person who loves Horrible Histories or is interested in archaeology? Come along and have fun by learning some archaeological skills or making crafty history-inspired creations, whilst finding out about different historical topics.
SOp per child
Suitable for children aged 8 to 16 years Please be aware this is an on-going club and not a one-off event. The club moves monthly between sites in Barnsley and Rotherham. Booking essential and must be booked by contacting GreatPlace@barnsley.gov.uk
Join our guides for a fascinating tour of the
site and surrounding area, exploring the
incredible history of the Earl's workshops
and a unique industrial village. Imagine the
power of the furnaces, the bravery of our
miners and the grand splendour of Royal
visits. ,
Tours leave the Visitor Centre at 3pm Free - donations welcome
Each tour lasts approximately
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archaeologists' • club
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1 hour.