Delve deep into the Land of Iron and discover what made East Cleveland and North Yorkshire the powerhouse of Britain in the late 19th Century, when the region produced over a third of the world's iron and steel.
Explore the villages in the Land of Iron that grew around the mines and steel plants, many being 'model villages' built by the business owners to house the growing number of miners and steelworkers.
See how life has changed in the Land of Iron over the last 100 years with our fascinating timesliders and visit some of the existing mine remains with 3D models of the sites.
Examine our ever-growing collection of Land of Iron objects, books and maps with new items frequently added.
We are constantly adding more information, images and other content about the Land of Iron, make sure you visit the Land of Iron website regularly to see what's new.
Upcoming Events
free An array of amazing images from Saltburn Photographic Society Members
free Come and find out all about our new Men's Shed
paid 12 May 9:00–11:00 Calling all Home Educators! Inspired by Michael Faraday’s 1829 visit to Loftus Alum works, join Land of Iron for a morning full to the brim with science experiments!
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Land of Iron is looking for new trustees
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The Hon. Joanna Pease declared the museum officially open.
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