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Pit Ponies: The Hidden Workforce
Heritage Open Day: During Poynton's mining industry, men toiled below ground in claustrophobic, unsafe conditions... but who worked by their side? In this free mini exhibition, discover the hidden lives of the ponies who had no choice to work, but gave it their all. Looking behind the curtain at the everyday lives of the humble pit pony, this mini exhibition will explore how and why ponies worked in the mines, their relationships with the miners themselves, and what happened when work below ground began to dry up. The exhibition will also reveal a small insight into the personalities of the Poynton Pit Ponies, including the day they ran free!
This exhibition is available to view during Civic Hall opening hours in the reception area.
This exhibition is available to view during Civic Hall opening hours in the reception area.
Fri 11 Sep to Saturday 19 September
Civic Hall, Off Park Lane, Poynton, Cheshire SK12 1RB
Fri 11 Sep:9am - 4:30pm; Sat 12 Sep:9am - 1pm; Mon 14 Sep:9am - 5pm; Tues 15 Sep:9am - 5pm; Wed 16 Sep:9am - 5pm; Thu 17 Sep:9am - 5pm; Fri 18 Sep:9am - 4:30pm; Sat 19 Sep:9am - 1pm; Free Entry.
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