VIDEO: Massive man machine en route to Rotherham

PART man, part machine, the largest mechanical puppet ever constructed in Britain is coming to Rotherham this month.
By Michael Upton
Published 5th Jun 2018, 11:21 BST
Updated 5th Jun 2018, 11:25 BST

Man Engine, a 36ft tall miner powered by Volvo, will visit Wentworth Woodhouse on June 24 as part of its 2018 Resurrection Tour.

Theatrical shows, live music, fireworks and storytelling will also be involved in the event, which aims to celebrate the area’s iron and coal industrial heritage. 

 

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    The invention, which won Best Arts Project in the National Lottery Awards,  was made to mark the tenth anniversary of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape being added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. 

    Celebrations on June 24 include a 1940s vintage-themed picnic at Wentworth Woodhouse as well as street performers, craft activities and food and drink stalls.

    The previous day, from 7pm, there will be an “after-dark” show with fireworks  just down the road at Elsecar Heritage Centre. 

    Great Place Wentworth and Elsecar — a three-year partnership between Barnsley Council, Rotherham Council and the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust — has organised both events.

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    Tickets for the Afterdarker at Elsecar Heritage Centre and Afternooner at Wentworth Woodhouse — both priced at £5 — can be purchased at https://tinyurl.com/manengineelsecar or https://tinyurl.com/manenginewentworth.

    Visit our website to see a video of the Man Engine in action.

     

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