The Mining Institute

The Mining Institute is the Royal Chartered membership organisation for science, technology and engineering in the North. Founded in 1852 by the most important contemporary Northern scientists and engineers, by becoming a member you can follow in their footsteps to help shape the future of industrial heritage and cutting-edge science in the North. They hold regular talks and events on all aspects of science and technology and have lots of opportunities for you to get involved further.

Today it holds one of the largest mining libraries worldwide and is also available as a venue for events.