A Day in the Life

Pictured here are two trappy lads who would have worked in one of the ironstone mines in the Cleveland area. Discover what a trappy lad's job involved and think about how an average day in your life compares to a day in the life of a trappy lad.

     
 

 

A Short History of Loftus Mine

Loftus Mine at Skinningrove produced ironstone to feed the ironworks of the North-East from 1848 until its closure in 1958. Discover what happened in the mine's 110 year history.

     
 

 

The Tom Leonard Mining Museum Quiz

Can you correctly answer all ten questions in our quiz? Explore the website to discover the answers.