The ‘When the Oaks Fired’ exhibition at Experience Barnsley (30 November 2016 – 8 February 2017) attracted over 5000 visitors. The exhibition was the outcome of thousands of hours of volunteer research and community engagement.
Here are just a few quotes from the visitor book:
“This exhibition brought me to tears. Looking at all those names on the wall shocked me.” N.Jackson.
“The stories here are heart-wrenching, really bringing home the disaster. The exhibition is fantastic, a brilliant effort from everyone involved.” L. Binney, aged 17
“I think the disaster was really bad and the displays are beautiful.” Bethany, aged 5
“The story of Sarah Hyde identifying her husband by her sewn patch on his trousers made me cry.” A. Deerman
The exhibition also featured a stunning virtual reality film made by Alan Andews, The Art of Mining. You can view a clip of the film here:
Locations in the Dearne
This event can be found at the following locations:
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Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre contains information and artefacts concerning Barnsley.
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Barnsley Main Colliery, Barnsley
The Barnsley Main Colliery is the remains of large deep mining site located in the Barnsley area in South Yorkshire.
