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Newbie
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| Hi I am new on the forum. Got interested in mines when researching Chatterley Whitfield in Tunstall, SoT, and not understanding a word the ex miners were using! (adit, level, stope...) What started as social history research then became shimmying around a local lead mine and an interest in the conditions that the miners worked in and wanting to see it first hand. I'm still a novice but am definately enjoying the learning and exploring ride. Am looking forward to seeing Cwmorthin with Daggers next Sunday, trepidation is definately getting left at the 'adit'... |
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M.E. Super Ninja
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| Hi Lizzie
I highly recommend you get a copy of Michael Browns book on Dylife, also the late David Bicks "Metal Mines of Mid Wales". This is right in your area.
Next move should then be joining Welsh Mines Society.
Sorry to give you a task list, but you appear keen and WMS are always looking for new members. |
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M.E. Foot Soldier
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Location: Gwynedd | To follow up on Roy's posting, you can find the Welsh Mines Society website at http://welshmines.org
Back issues of our Newsletter are available online (see the 'Publications' link at the bottom of the front page.
Dave |
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M.E. Commando
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Location: Northants | Yes, join the WMS, and do some networking on field meets. That will open no end of interesting doors for you that won't get opened by searching the interwebs......
Chris.
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Newbie
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| Thanks for that info. I got the Dylife Mines book by Micheal Brown and have read it already, a fascinating read it was too. I couldn't get my head round how much was there that to the unknowledgeable 'isn't there'! Have been offline last few days so apologies for the late thanks. Am going to look up the WMS now... |
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Hello from Llanidloes, Mid Wales
