Future of Peak District Mining Museum

Mine exploration, photographs and mining history for mine explorers, industrial archaeologists, researchers and historians

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simonrl
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15 years ago

This came via NAMHO, and thought it would interest many, and that some might like to voice their support.

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NAMHO has received a letter from the Peak District Mining Museum regarding a cloud hanging over its future. The letter was sent in March so things might have developed since then but if, like me, you think that the museum has an important role in maintaining interest in mining history in general, and Derbyshire in particular, then NAMHO asks you to offer support to the cause. The letter refers to a website http://www.savethepavilion.co.uk which contains a wealth of detail. The campaigners have been given a 6 month stay of execution to prepare proposals but would appreciate support from the wider mining history interest group.

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JohnnearCfon
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15 years ago

Simon, that link doesn't work.

oildrum
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15 years ago

Try this (hopefully will work) 🙂

http://www.savethepavilion.co.uk/index.html

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JohnnearCfon
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15 years ago

Err, that one goes to a website about saving Matlock Pavilion!

simonrl
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15 years ago

"JohnnearCfon" wrote:
Err, that one goes to a website about saving Matlock Pavilion!

Sorry, I didn't make it clear. That's where the museum is.

I understand from the NAMHO email that it's the cost of refurbishment to the pavilion that is the problem for the museum (and presumably any other tenants) in that its likely its going to be put up for sale.

my orders are to sit here and watch the world go by

oildrum
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15 years ago

The Peak District Mining Museum is part of the pavilion, which the owners (ie the Local Authority) are looking to sell-off due to costs involved in making the remainder of the building useable. Obviously what ever happens to the pavilion has an effect on the mining museum 😠

Its explained in the website, with proposed plans including that the museum remains as an integral part.

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JohnnearCfon
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15 years ago

Ah, I see, thanks.

BertyBasset
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15 years ago

The museum must occupy quite a small area within the building. There's massive parking problems there as well. I like to pop by a few times a year to see what they have bookwise to purchase.

Robin

ttxela
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15 years ago

Eh what?

First I'd heard of any threat to the museum, and I'm a PDMHS member.... !

It's a fantastic place and needs to be kept.

BertyBasset
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15 years ago

#10

I'm in the process of watching their video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFdzCwolbMg&feature=player_embedded to save you the navigation. Strikes me there's a bit of a juxtaposition between the number of people going to Gulliver's and those visiting the pavilion. I still think parking is an issue. People going to Gullivers park on the hill, and probably head off for home when returning to their cars. I doubt that many of the people who park at the bottom car park visit the museum.

Robin

toadstone
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15 years ago

#11

In the FAQ on the Save the Matlock Bath Pavilion website there is the following entry.

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Will the Mining Museum be affected?

No it will not be, it is an integral part of our plan. We have discussed a few minor changes with them and will carry on doing so. There may be minor changes to their space and only with their agreement.

If this is the case then its not all bad? I suppose you could argue that if more use is made of other parts of the building then the Mining Museum will become more exposed to others who might otherwise not know of it's existence. The fabric of the building does need attention and in today's economic climate I suppose every avenue must be explored. Compromises are therefore needed. I shall watch with interest.

Peter.

AR
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15 years ago

#12

Although there is uncertainty over the building's future the group who are trying to take it on have gone about this in a professional and businesslike manner and by all accounts they've quite impressed DDDC with their proposals, hence being given more time to develop these. As mentioned, retaining the museum in its present format is part of the plans, and I can't see anything but positives to us to the rest of the building seeing more use, and the society's present lease still has several years to go so we're not going to be turfed out tomorrow! One to keep a watch on, but at the moment I'm reasonably hopeful things will turn out well.

Follow the horses, Johnny my laddie, follow the horses canny lad-oh!

staffordshirechina
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15 years ago

#13

The main problem as I understand it, is that the Society will loose the main entrance hall. This would be a shame as it has been developed well over the years and 'funnels' punters inside.
The plans show something similar to the old arrangement of internal doors which put a lot of people off and provided a rain shelter for pensioners instead of a proper entrance with staff and merchandice visible from the word go.