Discover more about the Order of St John, St John Ambulance and the history of Clerkenwell at our free Ten-Minute Talk and Tea events which takes place on the second Thursday of every month. Tea and biscuits will be provided.

From collapsing mines to pneumoconiosis, working in the mines has never been for the faint-hearted. In fact, over 120,000 people lost their lives between 1850-1972 to provide the nation with power, with thousands more suffering from lifelong effects. Join Learning and Engagement Assistant Amie Hampsheir-Gill to celebrate some of these unsung heroes and discover how the path of St John Ambulance has entwined with the mining community.

This is a free event. Drop-ins welcome, or you can pre-register here. The event will take place in the Museum Galleries which are on ground level with step-free access throughout.