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Historic
Derby Tin Mine Centre- CLOSED NOV 2007
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The tin mine centre is undergoing a huge transformation.
The NEW building will be open in April 2008 giving the visitor
a truly interactive experience of life in the tin filelds in the
early 1900's
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The following photos depict the 'OLD SHANTY TOWN'
Step
back in time and savour life like it was in the booming mining town
of Derby.
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THE OLD DERBY SCHOOL, first built in 1897, has been transformed
into a mine museum to display historic records, relics and photographs
of the famous tin mines spotted around the North East Coast from
1876 to 1940
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Entrance to the recreated tin mining town
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Wagons outside the 'Blacksmiths shop' |
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Shanty Town includes a Miner's Cottage, General Store,
Butcher Shop, Mine Office and old original Derby Jail
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School Groups
Because of the Educational value, we welcome
school parties and groups.
Students in period dress
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Hanging out the washing |
Students checking out the jail |
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Inside the kitchen of the miners cottage
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Typical miners bedroom |
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Mine office |
Collection of old typewritters |
Old printing press |
A typical miners hut |
The butcher shop |
Inside the butcher shop |
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To maintain an authentic feel, the shop is built
from original materials, such as old floorboards and roof taken
from a falling down house on a nearby farm.
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All the small buildings are appropriately furnished
with period pieces, the number of which continues to grow.
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Inside of the old general store is a variety of
old wares.
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Visitors are free to wander through the buildings and absorb the
atmosphere of a bygone era and try their luck panning for semi-precious
metals at the working display |
The museum includes a re-created old school room, complete with
original teacher's cane, old school bag, school books and little
desks each with their own slate for the children to write on |
The original 7DY radio room and equipment |
The Derby Tin Mine Centre Stage Coach
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Students at the'Blacksmith's shop' |
Students sawing a log |
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The museum contains a display of minerals and gemstones found
in the region as well as historical photographs.
More recent aquisitions include old cameras and a pianola
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