Yorkshire Dales- Down a Coal Mine

The rain was actually falling today so off to do the museums. First on the list was the National Coal Mining Museum. My dad was very keen but we were a little skeptical, but they advertised a tour underground at 150m for free which sounded like a bit of fun. So off we went. We arrived in the nick of time to catch the first tour and were equipped with hard hats and lights. John, our tour guide, an ex coal miner was superb with lots of tales and laughs. Amazing to think whole families use to work these mines over 200 years ago and it only closed in the 80's. They still had the horses which were used in the mine up until it was closed.

The rain persisted through lunch so another museum for lunch. The National Media Museum featuring photography and film, as well as an Imax. Well Harry Potter was showing and needless to say it was sold out being opening weekend for the book. The museum was interesting but really orientated to children and families, like most of the museums in the UK. A little said since a lot of the substance seems to be lost as they try to make child friendly.

A break through tonight as one of the bags arrived at my aunts house in Canterbury. Still no bikes, they haven't even found them yet.