John Tanner

Prior to a massive run down, the Coal Industry in 1960 had Nine British universities with Mining Departments. Almost fifty towns had ‘Mining Technical Colleges’ eg Falkirk, Hebburn, Barnsley, Wigan, Chesterfield, Nuneaton, Swansea, Canterbury

Here again one of the most iconic images in mining: testing for gas. Reproduced by Ladybird artist John Barry to illustrate I @ J Havenhand’s The Miners (1965).

Honoured to be asked to speak at Barnsley Book Festival, 28 Feb 11.am Book tickets online (Free) via Visit Barnsley or Barnsley Library events pages.

Where Britain’s coal is mined. Ladybird book The Miners published in 1965. Authors: I &J Havenhand. Illustrator: John Berry.

Finn ⁦@NCMME⁩ looks forward to meeting more visitors in 2026 and the old chap in the red coat says thanks to everyone for showing interest in his various tweets this year. Happy New Year everyone!

Just a reminder that my book signing event at Martinwell Library (Edlington) Doncaster will be next Saturday morning 10-12 approx 6 December (not 13th!). Will include several ‘hard to find titles’ plus my new ‘miners at war’ book. Discount prices too! May see you there!

Looking forward to be at the wonderful Martinwell (Edlington) community library next Saturday morning 10-12 signing some of my books. Discounted prices too! May see you there… @penswordbooks @PSHistory @CraftReadLove

"I find it such a fantastic parable of tolerance" @IMcMillan speaking about Maurice Dobson and Fred Halliday in an interview with @BarnsArchives a few years ago. Join us at @DarfieldMuseum this Friday, 29 August as we unveil a new blue plaque in recognition of Maurice & Fred

Massive respect to all the lads getting coal from the drift mine I visited a couple of weeks ago; and great thanks to Jez my brilliant guide who got me back in one piece! Unforgettable. @PitLast @SeargentNeal @penswordbooks @HistoryJT My 📸.

@IMcMillan Congratulations!!!!! 👨🏻‍🎓💫

Getting robed up!

May they never be forgotten: Norcroft Colliery, Cawthorne, Barnsley My 📷 ⁦@NCMME⁩ ⁦@penswordbooks⁩

Ten years after Hatfield Main’s (Doncaster) final closure so good to hear of plans for the regeneration of the site; and keeping the story of coalmining alive for future generations. @NCMME @HistoryJT @MayorRos @donnyfarmshop

‘Markham Main miners’: superb art installation in the Miners’ Memorial Garden at Armthorpe, Doncaster. ⁦@NCMME⁩

Remembering my Dad on #Fathersday (commemorative glass cheque ⁦@NCMME⁩). You can do the same for a coalmining relative or ancestor see the museum’s website. ⁦@HistoryJT⁩

Alongside today’s book launch, Mayor Cllr Darren Byford & @BElliottAuthor officially revealed new permanent displays here at @NCMME. They’re dedicated to the stories of miners who contributed so much in wartime, including the remarkable ‘Tunnellers’ of the First World War.

All of us at @NCMME were proud to host a very special event today: the launch of @BElliottAuthor’s major new publication ‘Miners at War’. Thank you @PaulDragonwolf1 for such poignant poetry readings and Andy Featherstone for sharing his remarkable memorabilia collection too.

@BElliottAuthor @NCMME @lynnfinlay1 @keepshovelling @PSHistory @HistoryJT It's a wonderful museum. We moved nearby 2 yrs ago & have visited 3 times since with guests. Superb guides as you say. Time Tunnel sounds like we should return!

@JoshDanielsHist @_TaylorJake @VisitLeeds @LeedsMuseums @LeedsCivicTrust @Welcome2Yorks Thanks Josh!

@_TaylorJake @VisitLeeds @LeedsMuseums @LeedsCivicTrust @Welcome2Yorks Not done a video but if you get the chance you should definitely visit! @HistoryJT

Was honoured to be invited to film for Leeds Industrial Museum! @VisitLeeds @LeedsMuseums @LeedsCivicTrust @Welcome2Yorks #VisitLeeds #Leeds #WestYorkshire #Yorkshire youtu.be/phclhDNzvfo?si…

Great to be back @NCMME today. Always something new to explore including the amazing Time Tunnel. Fantastic guides as usual. Recommend for kids to codgers 🙄😉. @lynnfinlay1 @keepshovelling @PSHistory @HistoryJT

Forty shrapnel wounds, injuries to his r foot and leg and loss of L eye, Lanarkshire miner Willie Angus VC performed one of the most courageous acts of FWW when rescuing his officer friend James Martin (R) at Givenchy in 1915. @NCMME @PSHistory @HistoryJT @penswordbooks