The History of Lead Mining in Swaledale
Schedule
Sun Sep 15 2024 at 02:00 pm to 04:15 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Keld Resource Centre | Richmond, EN
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This fascinating talk covers the rich history of lead mining in Swaledale from Roman times. We will discuss methods of mining, the role of women and children in the mines, the lives of miners and their families, and the decline of the industry in the last 19th Century. After the talk concludes there will be a guided tour around our lead mining exhibition in Keld Old School.Afternoon tea will be served after the event.
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Where is it happening?
Keld Resource Centre, Keld Resource Centre Ltd,Richmond, North Yorkshire, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
