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Lead Mining in Nidderdale and Wharfedale, North Yorkshire

Oldroyd, Charles H

1977

A project which outlines the processes involved in the extraction of lead ore, and the production of the metal. A mine-by-mine history of lead mining activities in Nidderdale and Wharfedale is present...

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Sound Recording, North Yorkshire

Oldroyd, Charles H

6 Sep 1976 - 9 Sep 1976

Fred Longthorne, of Greenhow Hill, talks about lead mining in Nidderdale, and Greenhow Hill in particular: tools, local mines, clothing, shoes, discovering Stump Cross Caverns; mining career in the 19...

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