The Museum Society organises a programme of events
throughout the year. These include special exhibitions,
talks, slide shows and courses.
Tel: 01761 437722 for further information on events.
Science in Radstock
7.30 pm Tuesday 16th September 2008 at Radstock Museum
This is a provisional date for the first of the Autumn Lectures.
Exhibitions:
"Disaster Underground"
Norton Hill Colliery. On Thursday, 9th April 1908 ten men and boys were killed by an explosion underground. The youngest was Harry Sage (powder boy) aged 14. A detailed account of the Disaster, written by Keith Trivett, appears in the latest edition of "Five Arches" (Issue 61).
The exhibition will also include information about accidents that
occurred at other collieries including Timsbury, Camerton, Wellsway
and Newbury. Explanation of the hazards encountered by men and boys
working in the mines will be given, along with details of the safety and
rescue teams that provided vital assistance to those in trouble.
Patchwork & Quilting
This highly acclaimed exhibition has now finished but a few pictures are shown below as a reminder of the wonderful quilts that were on display.
