Exciting plans are afoot to create new resources for primary-aged children and to enrich their education.   A new short film will unlock the story of The Coiners for visiting children, gain their interest, and hook them into the topic. From here teachers can then build their knowledge and skills through their visit and use the film in their classrooms to enrich teaching through drama and discussion. The film will also serve as a great introduction to the topic to any other visitor to the museum.                      

Our Club pledged £1,000 towards the project last year, subject to the Friends of Heptonstall raising the balance of the funds needed.  That has now been achieved and filming is due to commence within the next few weeks!

We are very much looking forward to seeing the outcome and we wish them every success in this exciting venture.

For more information see Home - Heptonstall Museum (heptonstallmuseumfriends.org.uk) or check out Friends of Heptonstall Museum on Facebook.

If you don’t already know the museum, there is a lot to see and appreciate.  Visitors come from all over the UK and from overseas.:

Exhibitions: The museum features exhibitions that reflect the past and present life in the beautiful hilltop village of Heptonstall. The current exhibition, "Criminal Coiners: Life and Death in Wild West Yorkshire," tells the story of the notorious Cragg Vale Coiners.

Historical Displays: The museum includes a replica 18th-century loom, weaving tools, and fabric samples showing the stages of cloth production used by home-based weavers. There is also a recreation of Bell House, 'King' David Hartley's Cragg Vale home, and a set of coining dies.

Special Events: Regular special events are held relating to local history, including poetry events.

Educational Programs: The museum is developing offerings for schools and welcomes support via donations, membership, and volunteer time.

Opening Times:

·      Thursday: 11:00 – 16:30

·      Friday: 11:00 – 16:30

·      Saturday: 11:00 – 16:30

·      Sunday: 11:00 – 16:30

·      Monday to Wednesday: Closed

Location:

·      Address: Church Yard Bottom, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7PL

Admission:

·      Adults: £3

·      Under 18s: Free

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