Event:Was It Worth It? Commemorating the end of the 1984-85 Miners' Strike
Join us at Big Pit for a day of talks, music, film, exhibitions & poetry to remember the 1984-5 Miners’ Strike which changed the political, economic, and social history of Wales forever.
11am – 11.30am: Opening & talk by Ceri Thompson, Big Pit Curator
11.30am - 12.15pm: Breaking Point Film Showing - parental guidance recommended. English language, no subtitles
1pm - 1.30pm: Talk by Gareth Roden, former Big Pit employee - ‘From Mine to Museum - the early days of Big Pit in 1982/83’
1.30pm - 2.15pm: Wynford Jones and Geoff Cripps (of The Chartists) musical performance
2.15pm - 3pm: Round table Discussion with Ceri Thompson, Big Pit Curator, Siân James former MP for Swansea East and Dulais Valley Women’s Support Group and Ron Stoate former miner
3pm - 3.30pm: Visit to Vision Fountain ‘Behind the Picket Lines’ exhibition
3.30pm - 3.50pm Poetry with Patrick Jones
3.50pm - 4.00pm: Closing
Also an opportunity to take a look at the Streic!1984-85 Strike! display.
Important Information:
This event is free to attend.
The event will be held in our Pit Head Baths Building
Information
Plan your visit
Opening Hours
1 February 2025-November 2025
Open daily 9.30am-5pm.
Last entry: 4pm.
Underground tours: 10am-3.30pm.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For safety reasons, we reserve the right to conduct bag searches when entering the Museum.
Parking
If you are arriving by car you will need to pay on arrival. £5 per day. FREE for disabled badge holders and motorbikes. This charge is for parking only – entry to the Museum remains free.
Visting by public transport, bike or foot?
You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0800 464 0000.
Eat, drink, shop
Our gift shop, which has been inspired by the underground experience and our collections, will be open during your visit, selling a wide selection of bespoke products and gifts.
Our coffee shop serves a small range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks.
You're welcome to bring a picnic to the Museum, but please take your rubbish home with you and help us keep Big Pit tidy.
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