Local History exhibition about the Pinner Chalk Mines
Following the recent exhibition by the Harrow & Hillingdon Geological Society on local geology, this small display uncovers the story of the Pinner chalk mines and the people connected to them. Chalk extraction took place here until the 1880s, providing materials for building and agriculture across the area. Long after mining ended, the mines became a source of intrigue, inspiring local stories and exploration. Closed to the public around a century later, the mines remain an important reminder of the area’s industrial past and the communities shaped by it.

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Address
Pinner View, Harrow, London, Greater London, HA2 6PX
020 8863 6720
Opening times
Museum Open November to February
Thursday – Sunday
11am – 3pm
Museum Open February to November
Tuesday – Sunday
10am – 4pm
Café Open Year Round
Tuesday – Sunday
10am – 4pm
Closed bank holidays
Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day



