Meet the team

Who we are and what we do
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Our story

Our journey so far

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The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers

The Mining Institute was the engine room of the Great Northern Coalfield that drove and shaped the region, its people and its industry.

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Venue hire

Are you looking for a room to hire for your next event? Find out more here.

Discover

Find out more about our education and engagement programme.

Collections

Explore your heritage through our world leading collections which are open to everyone.
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Covid-19 statement

The Common Room teams all continue to work on the project whilst following and observing government guidelines around COVID-19. As the situation evolves, we will continue to communicate with you, sharing news and updates, and any impact on our project timeline.

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