Children from Ravensworth Junior School in Normanby have received a massive pat on the back from Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum in the form of a shield for the most outstanding school visit.
A presentation to the pupils was made just before Christmas by Mine Manager Alan Chilton who was full of praise for the interest shown by them.
Ten year-old Jack Blakeley receives a shield from Mine Manager Alan Chilton (left) to record the school’s achievement for the most outstanding school visit to the Mining Museum. On the right of the picture is headteacher Mr Kevin Skelton.
He said: “There was an enormous amount of interaction with our guides and the youngsters’ knowledge was tremendous. I think they got a lot out of it and I know we certainly enjoyed having them.�
Ravensworth Headmaster, Kevin Skelton was also very upbeat about the whole thing saying: “We are very proud to receive this award. Its fifty years since this mine closed and it really is part of the area’s heritage.
“Quite honestly I think it is one of the area’s best kept secrets and it’s time more people took advantage of its excellent facilities.�
The museum is located on the site of the Loftus Mine in Skinningrove which was the first mine to open in Cleveland. At its peak the Ironstone Mining industry supported some 82 mines and the annual production peaked at nearly seven million tons.
More recently the museum has been going from strength to strength having undergone improvements to visitor facilities and conservation works on the buildings.
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