John Tanner

Head of Masterplan and Capital Projects at the National Coal Mining Museum @NCMME; Director (Voluntary), Lichfield Discovered CIC @LichDiscovered

[Brian Elliott @BElliottAuthor]

Prior to a massive run down, the Coal Industry in 1960 had Nine British universities with Mining Departments. Almost fifty towns had ‘Mining Technical Colleges’ eg Falkirk, Hebburn, Barnsley, Wigan, Chesterfield, Nuneaton, Swansea, Canterbury

[Brian Elliott @BElliottAuthor]

Here again one of the most iconic images in mining: testing for gas. Reproduced by Ladybird artist John Barry to illustrate I @ J Havenhand’s The Miners (1965).

[Brian Elliott @BElliottAuthor]

Honoured to be asked to speak at Barnsley Book Festival, 28 Feb https://t.co/f5yDiSrwM9
Book tickets online (Free) via Visit Barnsley or Barnsley Library events pages.

[Brian Elliott @BElliottAuthor]

Where Britain’s coal is mined. Ladybird book The Miners published in 1965. Authors: I &J Havenhand. Illustrator: John Berry.

[Brian Elliott @BElliottAuthor]

Finn ⁦@NCMME⁩ looks forward to meeting more visitors in 2026 and the old chap in the red coat says thanks to everyone for showing interest in his various tweets this year. Happy New Year everyone!

[Brian Elliott @BElliottAuthor]

Just a reminder that my book signing event at Martinwell Library (Edlington) Doncaster will be next Saturday morning 10-12 approx 6 December (not 13th!). Will include several ‘hard to find titles’ plus my new ‘miners at war’ book. Discount prices too! May see you there!

[Brian Elliott @BElliottAuthor]

Looking forward to be at the wonderful Martinwell (Edlington) community library next Saturday morning 10-12 signing some of my books. Discounted prices too! May see you there… @penswordbooks @PSHistory @CraftReadLove

[Barnsley Civic Trust @BarnsCivicTrust]

"I find it such a fantastic parable of tolerance"

@IMcMillan speaking about Maurice Dobson and Fred Halliday in an interview with @BarnsArchives a few years ago.

Join us at @DarfieldMuseum this Friday, 29 August as we unveil a new blue plaque in recognition of Maurice & Fred

[Brian Elliott @BElliottAuthor]

Massive respect to all the lads getting coal from the drift mine I visited a couple of weeks ago; and great thanks to Jez my brilliant guide who got me back in one piece! Unforgettable. @PitLast @SeargentNeal @penswordbooks @HistoryJT My 📸.

[John Tanner @HistoryJT]

@IMcMillan Congratulations!!!!! 👨🏻‍🎓💫

[Brian Elliott @BElliottAuthor]

May they never be forgotten: Norcroft Colliery, Cawthorne, Barnsley My 📷
⁦@NCMME⁩ ⁦@penswordbooks⁩

[Brian Elliott @BElliottAuthor]

Ten years after Hatfield Main’s (Doncaster) final closure so good to hear of plans for the regeneration of the site; and keeping the story of coalmining alive for future generations. @NCMME @HistoryJT @MayorRos @donnyfarmshop

[Brian Elliott @BElliottAuthor]

‘Markham Main miners’: superb art installation in the Miners’ Memorial Garden at Armthorpe, Doncaster. ⁦@NCMME⁩

[Brian Elliott @BElliottAuthor]

Remembering my Dad on #Fathersday (commemorative glass cheque ⁦@NCMME⁩). You can do the same for a coalmining relative or ancestor see the museum’s website. ⁦@HistoryJT⁩

[John Tanner @HistoryJT]

Alongside today’s book launch, Mayor Cllr Darren Byford & @BElliottAuthor officially revealed new permanent displays here at @NCMME.

They’re dedicated to the stories of miners who contributed so much in wartime, including the remarkable ‘Tunnellers’ of the First World War.

[John Tanner @HistoryJT]

All of us at @NCMME were proud to host a very special event today: the launch of @BElliottAuthor’s major new publication ‘Miners at War’.

Thank you @PaulDragonwolf1 for such poignant poetry readings and Andy Featherstone for sharing his remarkable memorabilia collection too.

[Jane Furniss @MaryjaneFurniss]

@BElliottAuthor @NCMME @lynnfinlay1 @keepshovelling @PSHistory @HistoryJT It's a wonderful museum. We moved nearby 2 yrs ago & have visited 3 times since with guests. Superb guides as you say. Time Tunnel sounds like we should return!

[John Tanner @HistoryJT]

@JoshDanielsHist @_TaylorJake @VisitLeeds @LeedsMuseums @LeedsCivicTrust @Welcome2Yorks Thanks Josh!

[Brian Elliott @BElliottAuthor]

Great to be back @NCMME today. Always something new to explore including the amazing Time Tunnel. Fantastic guides as usual. Recommend for kids to codgers 🙄😉. @lynnfinlay1 @keepshovelling @PSHistory @HistoryJT

[Brian Elliott @BElliottAuthor]

Forty shrapnel wounds, injuries to his r foot and leg and loss of L eye, Lanarkshire miner Willie Angus VC performed one of the most courageous acts of FWW when rescuing his officer friend James Martin (R) at Givenchy in 1915. @NCMME @PSHistory @HistoryJT @penswordbooks